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Falafel Queen food hygiene rating

Other catering premises · Hackney

Falafel Queen holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.

The rating: 5 - Very good

The rating dates from 15 October 2021, more than 4 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.

Address: Unit 1A 178A Glyn Road, Hackney, E5 0JE

How it compares in Hackney

That puts Falafel Queen 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.

Every rated food business in Hackney
5 out of 5 1,481 67% ← Falafel Queen
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.

Food hygiene ratings nearby

The closest food businesses to Falafel Queen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.

Business Distance Rating Inspected
AGBO SABA FOODS Cash & Carry Limited Retailers - other 270 yards away 5 - Very good 30 November 2024
46b Espresso Hut Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 380 yards away 5 - Very good 12 January 2025
Adonis Supermarket Retailers - other 0.5 miles away 5 - Very good 6 December 2024
107 Wine Shop & Bar Retailers - other 0.5 miles away 5 - Very good 14 December 2023
% Arabica Manufacturers/packers 0.5 miles away 5 - Very good 2 April 2025
119 Today Bread Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 0.5 miles away 5 - Very good 16 June 2026
Akdeniz International Supermarket Retailers - other 0.7 miles away 5 - Very good 16 November 2024
Aliysa Supermarket Retailers - other 0.9 miles away 5 - Very good 22 April 2026

Questions about Falafel Queen

What is Falafel Queen's food hygiene rating?

Falafel Queen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hackney Council on 15 October 2021.

Is Falafel Queen 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.

When was Falafel Queen last inspected?

Falafel Queen was last inspected on 15 October 2021, more than 4 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hackney Council rather than by the business.

How does Falafel Queen compare to other places in Hackney?

67% of the 2,220 rated food businesses in Hackney hold the top rating of 5, and Falafel Queen is one of them.

Who decides the rating?

Hackney Council inspects Falafel Queen 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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