Palettes and Pastries food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Hackney
Palettes and Pastries 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 16 July 2025, 11 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Studio 11 2-20 Scrutton Street, Hackney, EC2A 4RJ
How it compares in Hackney
That puts Palettes and Pastries among the 1,470 places in Hackney holding top marks, 66% 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 | 1,470 | 66% | ← Palettes and Pastries | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 422 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 215 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 78 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 395 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Palettes and Pastries 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
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| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Paul Street Pub/bar/nightclub | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2024 |
| 081 Pizzeria Napoletana Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| A&O Shearman LLP Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| 2nigerianboys Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2025 |
| A J News Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2018 |
| A Pinch of Salt Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| 68 & Shanghai Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| 24 Karak Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2025 |
Questions about Palettes and Pastries
What is Palettes and Pastries's food hygiene rating?
Palettes and Pastries has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hackney Council on 16 July 2025.
Is Palettes and Pastries 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 Palettes and Pastries last inspected?
Palettes and Pastries was last inspected on 16 July 2025, 11 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 Palettes and Pastries?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Palettes and Pastries compare to other places in Hackney?
66% of the 2,218 rated food businesses in Hackney hold the top rating of 5, and Palettes and Pastries is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hackney Council inspects Palettes and Pastries 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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