Levain Bakery food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Hackney
Levain Bakery holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the mobile caterer 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 2 August 2020, more than 5 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: Broadway Market Broadway Market, Hackney, E8 4PH
How it compares in Hackney
In Hackney, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Levain Bakery 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% | ← Levain Bakery | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Levain Bakery 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 Levain Bakery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4cose Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| 13 Express Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2022 |
| 392 Kingsland Road Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| Ace Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Afghan Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2024 |
| Adana Turkish with Fusion Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
| 13Express Roman Rd Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| % Arabica Manufacturers/packers | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
Questions about Levain Bakery
What is Levain Bakery's food hygiene rating?
Levain Bakery has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Hackney Council on 2 August 2020.
Is Levain Bakery 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 mobile caterer to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Levain Bakery last inspected?
Levain Bakery was last inspected on 2 August 2020, more than 5 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 Levain Bakery?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Levain Bakery compare to other places in Hackney?
66% of the 2,218 rated food businesses in Hackney hold the top rating of 5, while Levain Bakery holds a 4. 422 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Hackney Council inspects Levain Bakery 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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