The Kenton food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Hackney
The Kenton holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 27 July 2022, more than 3 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: The Kenton Arms 38 Kenton Road, Hackney, E9 7AB
How it compares in Hackney
In Hackney, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so The Kenton 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% | ← The Kenton | |
| 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 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 The Kenton 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 The Kenton, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akdeniz International Supermarket Retailers - other | 200 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2024 |
| % Arabica Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| Adonis Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
| 46b Espresso Hut Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2025 |
| Ace Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| 13 Express Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2022 |
| AGBO SABA FOODS Cash & Carry Limited Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2024 |
| 107 Wine Shop & Bar Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2023 |
Questions about The Kenton
What is The Kenton's food hygiene rating?
The Kenton has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Hackney Council on 27 July 2022.
Is The Kenton 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Kenton last inspected?
The Kenton was last inspected on 27 July 2022, more than 3 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 The Kenton?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Kenton compare to other places in Hackney?
66% of the 2,218 rated food businesses in Hackney hold the top rating of 5, while The Kenton holds a 4. 422 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Hackney Council inspects The Kenton 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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