St.Thomas, Church of England food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Hackney
St.Thomas, Church of England holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business 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 1 November 2019, 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: St Thomas C of E Church 37 Clapton Common, Hackney, E5 9AA
How it compares in Hackney
In Hackney, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so St.Thomas, Church of England 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% | ← St.Thomas, Church of England | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 St.Thomas, Church of England 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.
Questions about St.Thomas, Church of England
What is St.Thomas, Church of England's food hygiene rating?
St.Thomas, Church of England has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Hackney Council on 1 November 2019.
Is St.Thomas, Church of England 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 business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was St.Thomas, Church of England last inspected?
St.Thomas, Church of England was last inspected on 1 November 2019, 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 St.Thomas, Church of England?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does St.Thomas, Church of England compare to other places in Hackney?
66% of the 2,218 rated food businesses in Hackney hold the top rating of 5, while St.Thomas, Church of England holds a 4. 422 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Hackney Council inspects St.Thomas, Church of England 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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