Local Supermarket food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Hackney
Local Supermarket holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 23 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 115 Lower Clapton Road, Hackney, E5 0NP
How it compares in Hackney
In Hackney, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Local Supermarket 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% | ← Local Supermarket | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Local Supermarket 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 Local Supermarket, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 119 Today Bread Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 19 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| 107 Wine Shop & Bar Retailers - other | 23 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2023 |
| Adonis Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
| AGBO SABA FOODS Cash & Carry Limited Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2024 |
| % Arabica Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| 46b Espresso Hut Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2025 |
| Akdeniz International Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2024 |
| Accra Palace Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
Questions about Local Supermarket
What is Local Supermarket's food hygiene rating?
Local Supermarket has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Hackney Council on 23 November 2024.
Is Local Supermarket 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Local Supermarket last inspected?
Local Supermarket was last inspected on 23 November 2024, 19 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 Local Supermarket?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Local Supermarket compare to other places in Hackney?
66% of the 2,218 rated food businesses in Hackney hold the top rating of 5, while Local Supermarket holds a 4. 422 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Hackney Council inspects Local Supermarket 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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Understanding this rating
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