Clapton Food Centre food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Hackney
Clapton Food Centre 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 31 January 2022, more than 4 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: 155 Lower Clapton Road, Hackney, E5 8EQ
How it compares in Hackney
In Hackney, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Clapton Food Centre 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 | 423 | 19% | ← Clapton Food Centre | |
| 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 394 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Clapton Food Centre 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 Clapton Food Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 119 Today Bread Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| 107 Wine Shop & Bar Retailers - other | 257 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2023 |
| AGBO SABA FOODS Cash & Carry Limited Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2024 |
| Adonis Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
| % Arabica Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| 46b Espresso Hut Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2025 |
| Accra Palace Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
| Akdeniz International Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2024 |
Questions about Clapton Food Centre
What is Clapton Food Centre's food hygiene rating?
Clapton Food Centre has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Hackney Council on 31 January 2022.
Is Clapton Food Centre 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 Clapton Food Centre last inspected?
Clapton Food Centre was last inspected on 31 January 2022, more than 4 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 Clapton Food Centre?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Clapton Food Centre compare to other places in Hackney?
66% of the 2,219 rated food businesses in Hackney hold the top rating of 5, while Clapton Food Centre holds a 4. 423 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Hackney Council inspects Clapton Food Centre 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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