N16 Playgroup food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Hackney
N16 Playgroup 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 14 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: 71-73 Stoke Newington Church Street, Hackney, N16 0AS
How it compares in Hackney
In Hackney, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so N16 Playgroup 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% | ← N16 Playgroup | |
| 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 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 N16 Playgroup 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 N16 Playgroup, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abney Public Hall Ltd Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Acoustic Brasserie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Abney Park Cafe by Sabel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 363 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2024 |
| AA Food Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| 13th Floor Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2022 |
| Academic Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| Abraco Dalston Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2025 |
| Aberdeen Park Nursery Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
Questions about N16 Playgroup
What is N16 Playgroup's food hygiene rating?
N16 Playgroup has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Hackney Council on 14 November 2019.
Is N16 Playgroup 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 N16 Playgroup last inspected?
N16 Playgroup was last inspected on 14 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 N16 Playgroup?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 N16 Playgroup compare to other places in Hackney?
66% of the 2,218 rated food businesses in Hackney hold the top rating of 5, while N16 Playgroup holds a 4. 422 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Hackney Council inspects N16 Playgroup 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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