Fairdeal Food Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Hackney
Fairdeal Food Stores holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 April 2024, more than 2 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: 193-195 Lower Clapton Road, Hackney, E5 8EG
How it compares in Hackney
That puts Fairdeal Food Stores 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% | ← Fairdeal Food Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Fairdeal Food Stores 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 Fairdeal Food Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 119 Today Bread Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| 107 Wine Shop & Bar Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2023 |
| Accra Palace Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
| AGBO SABA FOODS Cash & Carry Limited Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2024 |
| Adonis Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
| 46b Espresso Hut Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2025 |
| % Arabica Manufacturers/packers | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| AA Food Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
Questions about Fairdeal Food Stores
What is Fairdeal Food Stores's food hygiene rating?
Fairdeal Food Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hackney Council on 10 April 2024.
Is Fairdeal Food Stores 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Fairdeal Food Stores last inspected?
Fairdeal Food Stores was last inspected on 10 April 2024, more than 2 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 Fairdeal Food Stores?
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 Fairdeal Food Stores compare to other places in Hackney?
66% of the 2,218 rated food businesses in Hackney hold the top rating of 5, and Fairdeal Food Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hackney Council inspects Fairdeal Food Stores 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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