Watermint Grocers food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Hackney
Watermint Grocers holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 February 2025, 16 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: Unit 1 Clayton Court 62 Craven Walk, Hackney, N16 6BL
How it compares in Hackney
That puts Watermint Grocers 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% | ← Watermint Grocers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Watermint Grocers 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 Watermint Grocers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accent Catering Services Ltd @ School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Accra Palace Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
| Abney Park Cafe by Sabel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2024 |
| 5 A Day Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2024 |
| Absolutely Cupcakes Limited Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
Questions about Watermint Grocers
What is Watermint Grocers's food hygiene rating?
Watermint Grocers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hackney Council on 13 February 2025.
Is Watermint Grocers 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Watermint Grocers last inspected?
Watermint Grocers was last inspected on 13 February 2025, 16 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 Watermint Grocers?
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 Watermint Grocers compare to other places in Hackney?
66% of the 2,218 rated food businesses in Hackney hold the top rating of 5, and Watermint Grocers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hackney Council inspects Watermint Grocers 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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