New River Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Hackney
New River Cafe holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 15 September 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: 271 Stoke Newington Church Street, Hackney, N16 9JH
How it compares in Hackney
In Hackney, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so New River Cafe 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% | ← New River Cafe | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 New River Cafe 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 New River Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academic Day Nursery Caring Premises | 240 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| Aberdeen Park Nursery Caring Premises | 274 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
| 13th Floor Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2022 |
| 01Adana Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
| Acoustic Brasserie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| 13th Floor Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2024 |
| Abney Public Hall Ltd Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| AA Food Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
Questions about New River Cafe
What is New River Cafe's food hygiene rating?
New River Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Hackney Council on 15 September 2022.
Is New River Cafe 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was New River Cafe last inspected?
New River Cafe was last inspected on 15 September 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 New River Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does New River Cafe compare to other places in Hackney?
66% of the 2,218 rated food businesses in Hackney hold the top rating of 5, while New River Cafe holds a 4. 422 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Hackney Council inspects New River Cafe 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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