Saveway Express food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Hackney
Saveway Express 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 25 March 2026, 3 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: Unit A Hitchcock House 194 Pitfield Street, Hackney, N1 6JP
How it compares in Hackney
That puts Saveway Express 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% | ← Saveway Express | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Saveway Express 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 Saveway Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 081 Pizzeria Napoletana Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| 23 Paul Street Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2024 |
| 392 Kingsland Road Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| Acai Berry Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2025 |
| Accurx Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2024 |
| A Pinch of Salt Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| A J News Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2018 |
| 1930 Coffee Company Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
Questions about Saveway Express
What is Saveway Express's food hygiene rating?
Saveway Express has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hackney Council on 25 March 2026.
Is Saveway Express 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 Saveway Express last inspected?
Saveway Express was last inspected on 25 March 2026, 3 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 Saveway Express?
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 Saveway Express compare to other places in Hackney?
66% of the 2,218 rated food businesses in Hackney hold the top rating of 5, and Saveway Express is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hackney Council inspects Saveway Express 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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