Best Kebab food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Hackney
Best Kebab 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 8 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: 233 Old Street, Hackney, EC1V 9HE
How it compares in Hackney
That puts Best Kebab 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% | ← Best Kebab | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- 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 Best Kebab 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 Best Kebab, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Paul Street Pub/bar/nightclub | 393 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2024 |
| 081 Pizzeria Napoletana Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 436 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| A J News Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2018 |
| A Pinch of Salt Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| 1930 Coffee Company Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| A&O Shearman LLP Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| 2nigerianboys Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2025 |
| 93 Feet East Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2026 |
Questions about Best Kebab
What is Best Kebab's food hygiene rating?
Best Kebab has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hackney Council on 8 March 2025.
Is Best Kebab 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 Best Kebab last inspected?
Best Kebab was last inspected on 8 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 Best Kebab?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 Best Kebab compare to other places in Hackney?
66% of the 2,218 rated food businesses in Hackney hold the top rating of 5, and Best Kebab is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hackney Council inspects Best Kebab 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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