Burley Fisher Books food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Hackney
Burley Fisher Books holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 20 December 2018, more than 7 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: 400 Kingsland Road, Hackney, E8 4AA
How it compares in Hackney
In Hackney, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Burley Fisher Books 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% | ← Burley Fisher Books | |
| 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 Burley Fisher Books 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 Burley Fisher Books, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 392 Kingsland Road Takeaway/sandwich shop | 16 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| Acqua 7 Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2022 |
| 91 Bites Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2025 |
| Abla Dalston Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Abraco Dalston Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2025 |
| 01Adana Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
| 13 Express Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2022 |
| 4cose Ltd Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
Questions about Burley Fisher Books
What is Burley Fisher Books's food hygiene rating?
Burley Fisher Books has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Hackney Council on 20 December 2018.
Is Burley Fisher Books 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Burley Fisher Books last inspected?
Burley Fisher Books was last inspected on 20 December 2018, more than 7 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 Burley Fisher Books?
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 Burley Fisher Books compare to other places in Hackney?
66% of the 2,218 rated food businesses in Hackney hold the top rating of 5, while Burley Fisher Books holds a 4. 422 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Hackney Council inspects Burley Fisher Books 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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