Shed food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Hackney
Shed holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 18 March 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: 8 Lee Street, Hackney, E8 4DY
How it compares in Hackney
In Hackney, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Shed 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% | ← Shed | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Shed 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 Shed, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 392 Kingsland Road Takeaway/sandwich shop | 352 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| Acqua 7 Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2022 |
| 91 Bites Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2025 |
| Acorn House Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2019 |
| Abla Dalston Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| 4cose Ltd Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| Abraco Dalston Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2025 |
| 13 Express Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2022 |
Questions about Shed
What is Shed's food hygiene rating?
Shed has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Hackney Council on 18 March 2024.
Is Shed 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Shed last inspected?
Shed was last inspected on 18 March 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 Shed?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Shed compare to other places in Hackney?
66% of the 2,218 rated food businesses in Hackney hold the top rating of 5, while Shed holds a 4. 422 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Hackney Council inspects Shed 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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