Lalshah Grocers food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Hackney
Lalshah Grocers holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 March 2025, 16 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: 79A Goldsmiths Row, Hackney, E2 8QR
How it compares in Hackney
In Hackney, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Lalshah Grocers 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% | ← Lalshah Grocers | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Lalshah Grocers 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 Lalshah Grocers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4cose Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| Adana Turkish with Fusion Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
| 13 Express Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2022 |
| Acorn House Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2019 |
| 392 Kingsland Road Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| Acai Berry Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2025 |
| 93 Feet East Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2026 |
| 13Express Roman Rd Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
Questions about Lalshah Grocers
What is Lalshah Grocers's food hygiene rating?
Lalshah Grocers has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Hackney Council on 1 March 2025.
Is Lalshah Grocers 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lalshah Grocers last inspected?
Lalshah Grocers was last inspected on 1 March 2025, 16 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 Lalshah Grocers?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lalshah Grocers compare to other places in Hackney?
66% of the 2,218 rated food businesses in Hackney hold the top rating of 5, while Lalshah Grocers holds a 4. 422 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Hackney Council inspects Lalshah Grocers 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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