Jai Ambica Newsagents food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Hackney
Jai Ambica Newsagents holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 23 May 2019, more than 7 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: 3 Great Eastern Street, Hackney, EC2A 3EJ
How it compares in Hackney
In Hackney, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Jai Ambica Newsagents 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% | ← Jai Ambica Newsagents | |
| 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 Jai Ambica Newsagents 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 Jai Ambica Newsagents, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acai Berry Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2025 |
| 081 Pizzeria Napoletana Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 318 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| 2nigerianboys Mobile caterer | 377 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2025 |
| A&O Shearman LLP Other catering premises | 385 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| 23 Paul Street Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2024 |
| 93 Feet East Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2026 |
| 24 Karak Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2025 |
| Aba Rai Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
Questions about Jai Ambica Newsagents
What is Jai Ambica Newsagents's food hygiene rating?
Jai Ambica Newsagents has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Hackney Council on 23 May 2019.
Is Jai Ambica Newsagents 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Jai Ambica Newsagents last inspected?
Jai Ambica Newsagents was last inspected on 23 May 2019, more than 7 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 Jai Ambica Newsagents?
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 Jai Ambica Newsagents compare to other places in Hackney?
66% of the 2,218 rated food businesses in Hackney hold the top rating of 5, while Jai Ambica Newsagents holds a 4. 422 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Hackney Council inspects Jai Ambica Newsagents 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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