Moonshine Lounge food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Hackney
Moonshine Lounge holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 February 2018, more than 8 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: Ground Floor Rear 85 Kingsland High Street, Hackney, E8 2PB
How it compares in Hackney
That puts Moonshine Lounge 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% | ← Moonshine Lounge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Moonshine Lounge 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 Moonshine Lounge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 91 Bites Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 8 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2025 |
| Abla Dalston Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Adom Trading Retailers - other | 262 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2023 |
| Abraco Dalston Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 318 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2025 |
| Acqua 7 Retailers - other | 384 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2022 |
| 01Adana Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
| 392 Kingsland Road Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| AA Food Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
Questions about Moonshine Lounge
What is Moonshine Lounge's food hygiene rating?
Moonshine Lounge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hackney Council on 20 February 2018.
Is Moonshine Lounge 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Moonshine Lounge last inspected?
Moonshine Lounge was last inspected on 20 February 2018, more than 8 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 Moonshine Lounge?
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 Moonshine Lounge compare to other places in Hackney?
66% of the 2,218 rated food businesses in Hackney hold the top rating of 5, and Moonshine Lounge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hackney Council inspects Moonshine Lounge 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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