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Percy Ingle food hygiene rating

Retailers - other · Hackney

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

The rating: 5 - Very good

The rating dates from 25 February 2020, more than 6 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 18 179-205 Hoxton Street, Hackney, N1 6RA

How it compares in Hackney

That puts Percy Ingle 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.

Every rated food business in Hackney
5 out of 5 1,470 66% ← Percy Ingle
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

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 Percy Ingle 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 Percy Ingle, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.

Business Distance Rating Inspected
081 Pizzeria Napoletana Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 0.5 miles away 5 - Very good 6 October 2025
Acai Berry Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 0.6 miles away 5 - Very good 25 January 2025
392 Kingsland Road Takeaway/sandwich shop 0.6 miles away 5 - Very good 24 October 2024
23 Paul Street Pub/bar/nightclub 0.7 miles away 5 - Very good 6 August 2024
Accurx Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 0.7 miles away 5 - Very good 8 May 2024
A Pinch of Salt Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 0.8 miles away 5 - Very good 20 April 2026
A J News Retailers - other 0.8 miles away 5 - Very good 1 October 2018
93 Feet East Pub/bar/nightclub 0.9 miles away 5 - Very good 31 May 2026

Questions about Percy Ingle

What is Percy Ingle's food hygiene rating?

Percy Ingle has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hackney Council on 25 February 2020.

Is Percy Ingle 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.

When was Percy Ingle last inspected?

Percy Ingle was last inspected on 25 February 2020, more than 6 years 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 Percy Ingle?

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 Percy Ingle compare to other places in Hackney?

66% of the 2,218 rated food businesses in Hackney hold the top rating of 5, and Percy Ingle is one of them.

Who decides the rating?

Hackney Council inspects Percy Ingle 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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