The Commissary at Holborn Studios food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Hackney
The Commissary at Holborn Studios 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 13 January 2025, 17 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: Eagle Wharf Studios 49 Eagle Wharf Road, Hackney, N1 7ED
How it compares in Hackney
In Hackney, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so The Commissary at Holborn Studios 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 Commissary at Holborn Studios | |
| 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 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 The Commissary at Holborn Studios 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 Commissary at Holborn Studios, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63 Degrees Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2022 |
| 4YouExpress Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| 1930 Coffee Company Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| A Pinch of Salt Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| 1 Rebel Gym Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| A J News Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2018 |
| 45 White Lion Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2022 |
| 081 Pizzeria Napoletana Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
Questions about The Commissary at Holborn Studios
What is The Commissary at Holborn Studios's food hygiene rating?
The Commissary at Holborn Studios has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Hackney Council on 13 January 2025.
Is The Commissary at Holborn Studios 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 The Commissary at Holborn Studios last inspected?
The Commissary at Holborn Studios was last inspected on 13 January 2025, 17 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 Commissary at Holborn Studios?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 The Commissary at Holborn Studios compare to other places in Hackney?
66% of the 2,218 rated food businesses in Hackney hold the top rating of 5, while The Commissary at Holborn Studios holds a 4. 422 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Hackney Council inspects The Commissary at Holborn Studios 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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