PFC Original food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Hackney
PFC Original 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 2025, 14 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: 21 Blackstock Road, Hackney, N4 2JF
How it compares in Hackney
In Hackney, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so PFC Original 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% | ← PFC Original | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 PFC Original 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 PFC Original, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admiral Casino Retailers - other | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2019 |
| Alby's Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| Admiral Casino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2023 |
| Admas Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Aetos Greek Taverna Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Aberdeen Park Nursery Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
| Addis food & wine Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2018 |
| Afrikana Holloway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
Questions about PFC Original
What is PFC Original's food hygiene rating?
PFC Original has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Hackney Council on 15 April 2025.
Is PFC Original 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 PFC Original last inspected?
PFC Original was last inspected on 15 April 2025, 14 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 PFC Original?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 PFC Original compare to other places in Hackney?
66% of the 2,218 rated food businesses in Hackney hold the top rating of 5, while PFC Original holds a 4. 422 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Hackney Council inspects PFC Original 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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