The Londesborough food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Hackney
The Londesborough 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 29 August 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: The Londesborough Public House 36 Barbauld Road, Hackney, N16 0SS
How it compares in Hackney
That puts The Londesborough 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% | ← The Londesborough | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Londesborough 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 Londesborough, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13th Floor Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2022 |
| AA Food Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Acoustic Brasserie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Abney Public Hall Ltd Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Academic Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| 01Adana Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
| Abraco Dalston Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2025 |
| Aberdeen Park Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
Questions about The Londesborough
What is The Londesborough's food hygiene rating?
The Londesborough has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hackney Council on 29 August 2024.
Is The Londesborough 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 The Londesborough last inspected?
The Londesborough was last inspected on 29 August 2024, 22 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 The Londesborough?
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 The Londesborough compare to other places in Hackney?
66% of the 2,218 rated food businesses in Hackney hold the top rating of 5, and The Londesborough is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hackney Council inspects The Londesborough 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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