Stoke Newington Baptist Church, Community Kitchen food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Hackney
Stoke Newington Baptist Church, Community Kitchen 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 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: 117-119 Stoke Newington Road, Hackney, N16 8BU
How it compares in Hackney
That puts Stoke Newington Baptist Church, Community Kitchen 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% | ← Stoke Newington Baptist Church, Community Kitchen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Stoke Newington Baptist Church, Community Kitchen 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 Stoke Newington Baptist Church, Community Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| AA Food Takeaway/sandwich shop | 383 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Abraco Dalston Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2025 |
| Abla Dalston Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| 91 Bites Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2025 |
| Abney Public Hall Ltd Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Acoustic Brasserie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Adom Trading Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2023 |
| 13th Floor Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2022 |
Questions about Stoke Newington Baptist Church, Community Kitchen
What is Stoke Newington Baptist Church, Community Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
Stoke Newington Baptist Church, Community Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hackney Council on 17 October 2025.
Is Stoke Newington Baptist Church, Community Kitchen 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 Stoke Newington Baptist Church, Community Kitchen last inspected?
Stoke Newington Baptist Church, Community Kitchen was last inspected on 17 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 Stoke Newington Baptist Church, Community Kitchen?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Stoke Newington Baptist Church, Community Kitchen compare to other places in Hackney?
67% of the 2,220 rated food businesses in Hackney hold the top rating of 5, and Stoke Newington Baptist Church, Community Kitchen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hackney Council inspects Stoke Newington Baptist Church, Community Kitchen 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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