Auld Shillelagh food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Hackney
Auld Shillelagh holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 30 January 2023, more than 3 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: The Old Shilleagh 105 Stoke Newington Church Street, Hackney, N16 0UD
How it compares in Hackney
In Hackney, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Auld Shillelagh 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% | ← Auld Shillelagh | |
| 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 Auld Shillelagh 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 Auld Shillelagh, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acoustic Brasserie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Abney Public Hall Ltd Other catering premises | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| 13th Floor Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 391 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2022 |
| Abney Park Cafe by Sabel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2024 |
| AA Food Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Academic Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| Aberdeen Park Nursery Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
| 01Adana Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
Questions about Auld Shillelagh
What is Auld Shillelagh's food hygiene rating?
Auld Shillelagh has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Hackney Council on 30 January 2023.
Is Auld Shillelagh 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Auld Shillelagh last inspected?
Auld Shillelagh was last inspected on 30 January 2023, more than 3 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 Auld Shillelagh?
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 Auld Shillelagh compare to other places in Hackney?
66% of the 2,218 rated food businesses in Hackney hold the top rating of 5, while Auld Shillelagh holds a 4. 422 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Hackney Council inspects Auld Shillelagh 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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