Dammy African Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Hackney
Dammy African Store holds a 0, the lowest food hygiene rating possible, meaning urgent improvement is necessary. The inspector found serious problems at the shop requiring immediate action.
The rating: 0 - Urgent improvement necessary
The rating dates from 15 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: 236 Graham Road, Hackney, E8 1BP
How it compares in Hackney
A 0 is rare: only 5 of 2,218 rated places in Hackney score this low, about one in 444. By contrast 66% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,470 | 66% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% | ← Dammy African Store |
A further 395 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Major improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Dammy African Store the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled, the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Dammy African Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| % Arabica Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| Adonis Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
| 107 Wine Shop & Bar Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2023 |
| 119 Today Bread Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| 13 Express Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2022 |
| 46b Espresso Hut Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2025 |
| AGBO SABA FOODS Cash & Carry Limited Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2024 |
| Adom Trading Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2023 |
Questions about Dammy African Store
What is Dammy African Store's food hygiene rating?
Dammy African Store has a food hygiene rating of 0 out of 5 (urgent improvement necessary), given by Hackney Council on 15 July 2025.
Is Dammy African Store safe to eat at?
A 0 means urgent improvement is necessary: the inspector found serious problems. The shop may still be trading, because a rating is not a closure order, but this is the lowest score the scheme gives.
When was Dammy African Store last inspected?
Dammy African Store was last inspected on 15 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 Dammy African Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "major improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Dammy African Store compare to other places in Hackney?
66% of the 2,218 rated food businesses in Hackney hold the top rating of 5, while Dammy African Store holds a 0. 5 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Hackney Council inspects Dammy African Store 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 0 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Hackney, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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