The Bridge Academy food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Hackney
The Bridge Academy holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the takeaway that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 14 February 2025, 17 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Laburnum Street, Hackney, E2 8BA
How it compares in Hackney
A 2 is rare: only 78 of 2,219 rated places in Hackney score this low, about one in 28. By contrast 66% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,470 | 66% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 423 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 215 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 78 | 4% | ← The Bridge Academy | |
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 394 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- 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 The Bridge Academy the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Bridge Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 392 Kingsland Road Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| Acorn House Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2019 |
| 081 Pizzeria Napoletana Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| Acai Berry Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2025 |
| 4cose Ltd Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| 23 Paul Street Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2024 |
| Accurx Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2024 |
| 91 Bites Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2025 |
Questions about The Bridge Academy
What is The Bridge Academy's food hygiene rating?
The Bridge Academy has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Hackney Council on 14 February 2025.
Is The Bridge Academy safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was The Bridge Academy last inspected?
The Bridge Academy was last inspected on 14 February 2025, 17 months 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 The Bridge Academy?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", 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 The Bridge Academy compare to other places in Hackney?
66% of the 2,219 rated food businesses in Hackney hold the top rating of 5, while The Bridge Academy holds a 2. 78 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Hackney Council inspects The Bridge Academy 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Hackney, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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