The Spot food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Hackney
The Spot holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 October 2025, 9 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: 2-6 Lamb Lane, Hackney, E8 3PL
How it compares in Hackney
That puts The Spot 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% | ← The Spot | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Spot 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 The Spot, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Express Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2022 |
| 4cose Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| Ace Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| % Arabica Manufacturers/packers | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| Adonis Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
| 107 Wine Shop & Bar Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2023 |
| 119 Today Bread Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| 392 Kingsland Road Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
Questions about The Spot
What is The Spot's food hygiene rating?
The Spot has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hackney Council on 11 October 2025.
Is The Spot 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Spot last inspected?
The Spot was last inspected on 11 October 2025, 9 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 The Spot?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Spot compare to other places in Hackney?
66% of the 2,218 rated food businesses in Hackney hold the top rating of 5, and The Spot is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hackney Council inspects The Spot 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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