Tiffin Box / Massala / Massala Garlic food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Hackney
Tiffin Box / Massala / Massala Garlic holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 15 April 2026, 2 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: 9 Cazenove Road, Hackney, N16 6PA
How it compares in Hackney
In Hackney, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Tiffin Box / Massala / Massala Garlic sits behind roughly 1,470 nearby businesses. 19% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,470 | 66% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 422 | 19% | ← Tiffin Box / Massala / Massala Garlic | |
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Tiffin Box / Massala / Massala Garlic, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abney Park Cafe by Sabel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2024 |
| Abney Public Hall Ltd Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Acoustic Brasserie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| AA Food Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| 13th Floor Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2022 |
| Accra Palace Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
| Abraco Dalston Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2025 |
| Academic Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
Questions about Tiffin Box / Massala / Massala Garlic
What is Tiffin Box / Massala / Massala Garlic's food hygiene rating?
Tiffin Box / Massala / Massala Garlic has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Hackney Council on 15 April 2026.
Is Tiffin Box / Massala / Massala Garlic safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Tiffin Box / Massala / Massala Garlic last inspected?
Tiffin Box / Massala / Massala Garlic was last inspected on 15 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hackney Council rather than by the business.
How does Tiffin Box / Massala / Massala Garlic compare to other places in Hackney?
66% of the 2,218 rated food businesses in Hackney hold the top rating of 5, while Tiffin Box / Massala / Massala Garlic holds a 4. 422 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Hackney Council inspects Tiffin Box / Massala / Massala Garlic 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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