Down 2 Earth food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Hackney
Down 2 Earth holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 December 2024, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 168 Sandringham Road, Hackney, E8 2HS
How it compares in Hackney
That puts Down 2 Earth among the 1,481 places in Hackney holding top marks, 67% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,481 | 67% | ← Down 2 Earth | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 418 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 212 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 77 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 396 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Down 2 Earth none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Down 2 Earth, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adom Trading Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2023 |
| 119 Today Bread Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| 107 Wine Shop & Bar Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2023 |
| Abla Dalston Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| 91 Bites Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2025 |
| Abraco Dalston Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2025 |
| Acqua 7 Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2022 |
| % Arabica Manufacturers/packers | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
Questions about Down 2 Earth
What is Down 2 Earth's food hygiene rating?
Down 2 Earth has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hackney Council on 17 December 2024.
Is Down 2 Earth safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Down 2 Earth last inspected?
Down 2 Earth was last inspected on 17 December 2024, 18 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hackney Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Down 2 Earth?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Down 2 Earth compare to other places in Hackney?
67% of the 2,220 rated food businesses in Hackney hold the top rating of 5, and Down 2 Earth is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hackney Council inspects Down 2 Earth and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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