Calong food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Hackney
Calong 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 15 October 2025, 8 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: 35 Stoke Newington Church Street, Hackney, N16 0NX
How it compares in Hackney
That puts Calong 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% | ← Calong | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Calong 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 Calong, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abney Public Hall Ltd Other catering premises | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Abney Park Cafe by Sabel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 258 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2024 |
| Acoustic Brasserie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 284 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| AA Food Takeaway/sandwich shop | 433 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| 13th Floor Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2022 |
| Abraco Dalston Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2025 |
| Accra Palace Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
| Academic Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
Questions about Calong
What is Calong's food hygiene rating?
Calong has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hackney Council on 15 October 2025.
Is Calong 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 Calong last inspected?
Calong was last inspected on 15 October 2025, 8 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 Calong?
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 Calong compare to other places in Hackney?
66% of the 2,218 rated food businesses in Hackney hold the top rating of 5, and Calong is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hackney Council inspects Calong 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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