Sun Star Express food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Hackney
Sun Star Express 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 24 January 2019, more than 7 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: 135-137 City Road, Hackney, EC1V 1JB
How it compares in Hackney
In Hackney, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Sun Star Express 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% | ← Sun Star Express | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Sun Star Express 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 Sun Star Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Paul Street Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2024 |
| A J News Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2018 |
| A Pinch of Salt Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| 081 Pizzeria Napoletana Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| 1930 Coffee Company Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| A&O Shearman LLP Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| 2nigerianboys Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2025 |
| 88 Beans Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2025 |
Questions about Sun Star Express
What is Sun Star Express's food hygiene rating?
Sun Star Express has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Hackney Council on 24 January 2019.
Is Sun Star Express 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 Sun Star Express last inspected?
Sun Star Express was last inspected on 24 January 2019, more than 7 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 Sun Star Express?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sun Star Express compare to other places in Hackney?
66% of the 2,218 rated food businesses in Hackney hold the top rating of 5, while Sun Star Express holds a 4. 422 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Hackney Council inspects Sun Star Express 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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