Shiva's Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Hackney
Shiva's Shop holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 11 July 2018, more than 8 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: 50-52 Clarence Road, Hackney, E5 8HB
How it compares in Hackney
In Hackney, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Shiva's Shop sits behind roughly 1,892 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,470 | 66% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 422 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 215 | 10% | ← Shiva's Shop | |
| 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 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 Shiva's Shop 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 Shiva's Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 107 Wine Shop & Bar Retailers - other | 255 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2023 |
| 119 Today Bread Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Adonis Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
| % Arabica Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| AGBO SABA FOODS Cash & Carry Limited Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2024 |
| 46b Espresso Hut Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2025 |
| Akdeniz International Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2024 |
| 13 Express Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2022 |
Questions about Shiva's Shop
What is Shiva's Shop's food hygiene rating?
Shiva's Shop has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Hackney Council on 11 July 2018.
Is Shiva's Shop safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Shiva's Shop last inspected?
Shiva's Shop was last inspected on 11 July 2018, more than 8 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 Shiva's Shop?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Shiva's Shop compare to other places in Hackney?
66% of the 2,218 rated food businesses in Hackney hold the top rating of 5, while Shiva's Shop holds a 3. 215 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Hackney Council inspects Shiva's Shop 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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