The Excelsior Academy food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Hackney
The Excelsior Academy holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 March 2025, 15 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: School House Shacklewell Lane, Hackney, E8 2EY
How it compares in Hackney
That puts The Excelsior Academy among the 1,470 places in Hackney holding top marks, 66% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,470 | 66% | ← The Excelsior Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 422 | 19% | ||
| 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 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 The Excelsior Academy 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 The Excelsior Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abraco Dalston Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 421 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2025 |
| Abla Dalston Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Adom Trading Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2023 |
| 91 Bites Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2025 |
| AA Food Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Acqua 7 Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2022 |
| 01Adana Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
| 119 Today Bread Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
Questions about The Excelsior Academy
What is The Excelsior Academy's food hygiene rating?
The Excelsior Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hackney Council on 26 March 2025.
Is The Excelsior Academy safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Excelsior Academy last inspected?
The Excelsior Academy was last inspected on 26 March 2025, 15 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 The Excelsior Academy?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Excelsior Academy compare to other places in Hackney?
66% of the 2,218 rated food businesses in Hackney hold the top rating of 5, and The Excelsior Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hackney Council inspects The Excelsior Academy 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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