2,448 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.5 out of 5. 68.7% rated "very good".
Food hygiene ratings in Hackney are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Every food business that handles, stores, prepares, or sells food is inspected by trained environmental health officers. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.
The source snapshot contains 2,448 registered food businesses for Hackney. Of these, 2,090 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 68.7% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.5 out of 5. The snapshot contains 29 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they required urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.
If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massala | N16 6PA | 0 | Mar 03, 2026 |
| 100 Hoxton | N1 6SG | 1 | Feb 20, 2025 |
| Beyti Restaurant | N16 9DA | 1 | Feb 12, 2025 |
| Blighty Coffee | N4 2JF | 1 | Oct 03, 2025 |
| Bread & truffle | E8 3SB | 1 | Jul 08, 2026 |
| City Best Kebab | N1 6HA | 1 | Jan 09, 2026 |
| Cloudy Delight | E9 7PX | 1 | Oct 11, 2025 |
| Favorite Chicken & Ribs | N16 6TZ | 1 | Feb 11, 2026 |
| Hanoi Bistro & Kitchen | E8 3QE | 1 | Sep 16, 2025 |
| Happy Valley | N16 9PA | 1 | Jun 11, 2026 |
| Idia's Community Kitchen | E2 8LR | 1 | Apr 13, 2026 |
| Jazz Bar | N16 8JN | 1 | Mar 19, 2026 |
| Jiaonest | E2 8AX | 1 | Nov 21, 2025 |
| London Music School | N16 7PL | 1 | Jun 22, 2026 |
| Lubavitch Girl's Primary School | N16 5RP | 1 | Jan 27, 2026 |
The source snapshot contains 1,436 food businesses in Hackney with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 68.7% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.
A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.
Inspection frequency in Hackney depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.