Queen of Hoxton food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Hackney
Queen of Hoxton holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 February 2020, more than 6 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: Queen of Hoxton 1-5 Curtain Road, Hackney, EC2A 3JX
How it compares in Hackney
That puts Queen of Hoxton 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% | ← Queen of Hoxton | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 Queen of Hoxton 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 Queen of Hoxton, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Paul Street Pub/bar/nightclub | 283 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2024 |
| 081 Pizzeria Napoletana Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 318 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| Acai Berry Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 394 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2025 |
| A&O Shearman LLP Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| 2nigerianboys Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2025 |
| 68 & Shanghai Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| 24 Karak Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2025 |
| 93 Feet East Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2026 |
Questions about Queen of Hoxton
What is Queen of Hoxton's food hygiene rating?
Queen of Hoxton has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hackney Council on 13 February 2020.
Is Queen of Hoxton 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Queen of Hoxton last inspected?
Queen of Hoxton was last inspected on 13 February 2020, more than 6 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 Queen of Hoxton?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Queen of Hoxton compare to other places in Hackney?
66% of the 2,218 rated food businesses in Hackney hold the top rating of 5, and Queen of Hoxton is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hackney Council inspects Queen of Hoxton 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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