Riverside House food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Hackney
Riverside House holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises 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 31 January 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: 337A Seven Sisters Road, Hackney, N4 1QR
How it compares in Hackney
In Hackney, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Riverside House 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% | ← Riverside House | |
| 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 Riverside House 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 Riverside House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A&E Food-Box Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| 5 A Day Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| 3food4u Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2022 |
| Acoustic Brasserie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Abney Park Cafe by Sabel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2024 |
| Abney Public Hall Ltd Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| 13th Floor Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2022 |
Questions about Riverside House
What is Riverside House's food hygiene rating?
Riverside House has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Hackney Council on 31 January 2020.
Is Riverside House 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 care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Riverside House last inspected?
Riverside House was last inspected on 31 January 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 Riverside House?
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 Riverside House compare to other places in Hackney?
66% of the 2,218 rated food businesses in Hackney hold the top rating of 5, while Riverside House holds a 4. 422 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Hackney Council inspects Riverside House 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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