Cafe Break food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Hackney
Cafe Break holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 July 2025, 11 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: 96 Stoke Newington High Street, Hackney, N16 7NY
How it compares in Hackney
That puts Cafe Break 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% | ← Cafe Break | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Cafe Break 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 Cafe Break, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| AA Food Takeaway/sandwich shop | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Abney Public Hall Ltd Other catering premises | 404 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Acoustic Brasserie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Abney Park Cafe by Sabel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2024 |
| 13th Floor Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2022 |
| Abraco Dalston Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2025 |
| Akin Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Abla Dalston Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
Questions about Cafe Break
What is Cafe Break's food hygiene rating?
Cafe Break has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hackney Council on 16 July 2025.
Is Cafe Break 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cafe Break last inspected?
Cafe Break was last inspected on 16 July 2025, 11 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 Cafe Break?
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 Cafe Break compare to other places in Hackney?
66% of the 2,218 rated food businesses in Hackney hold the top rating of 5, and Cafe Break is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hackney Council inspects Cafe Break 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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