What is the average food hygiene rating in Hackney?

The average food hygiene rating in Hackney is 4.45 out of 5, across 2,201 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does Hackney compare with the national average for food hygiene?

66% of rated premises in Hackney hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 13.7 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Hackney 294 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.

How many restaurants in Hackney have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

1,452 food businesses in Hackney hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 66% of the 2,201 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 11 June 2026.

How many food businesses in Hackney have a low hygiene rating?

109 food businesses in Hackney are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 4 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.

What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?

The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.

Where does this Hackney food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Hackney (2,634 establishments on record, 2,201 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

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Food Hygiene Ratings in Hackney

In Hackney, 66% of 2,201 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.45/5. These figures cover 2,634 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Hackney has 1,452 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 2,201 rated premises (66%). 109 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 11 June 2026.

5★ share: 66%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: -13.7 pp
National rank: 294 / 328

Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.

Rating distribution in Hackney

5★ Very Good

1,452 (66%)

4★ Good

423 (19.2%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

217 (9.9%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

78 (3.5%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

27 (1.2%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

4 (0.2%)

Plus 389 awaiting inspection and 44 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 389 awaiting inspection and 44 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Hackney: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Hackney?: The average food hygiene rating in Hackney is 4.45 out of 5, across 2,201 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Hackney compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 66% of rated premises in Hackney hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 13.7 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Hackney 294 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
How many restaurants in Hackney have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 1,452 food businesses in Hackney hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 66% of the 2,201 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 11 June 2026.
How many food businesses in Hackney have a low hygiene rating?: 109 food businesses in Hackney are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 4 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?: The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
Where does this Hackney food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Hackney (2,634 establishments on record, 2,201 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

Food hygiene ratings by area in Hackney

Top-rated places in Hackney

Teal by Sally AbéRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 52 Wilton Way London, Hackney, London · E8 1BG
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 11 June 2026
Shoreditch Arts ClubRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 6 Redchurch Street, Hackney, London · E2 7DD
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 11 June 2026
Five Star Catering LtdOther catering premises · Copper Box Arena Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Stratford London London, Hackney, London · E20 3HB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 10 June 2026
GREEKOS GYROSRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Unit 54 Boxpark Retail Mall 2-10 Bethnal Green Road London, Hackney, London · E1 6GY
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 10 June 2026
Possible Kitchen LTDRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 26 Downs Road London, Hackney, London · E5 8DB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 10 June 2026
Thunderbird Strip ShackTakeaway/sandwich shop · Unit 48-49 Boxpark Retail Mall 2-10 Bethnal Green Road London, Hackney, London · E1 6GY
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 10 June 2026
The GardenSchool/college/university · HORIZON SCHOOL WORDSWORTH ROAD, Hackney, London · N16 8BZ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 10 June 2026
Artist CafeTakeaway/sandwich shop · 311 OLD STREET, Hackney, London · EC1V 9LA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 9 June 2026
Cay Tre RestaurantRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 301 OLD STREET, Hackney, London · EC1V 9LA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 9 June 2026
Frame ShoreditchRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 29 New Inn Yard London, Hackney, London · EC2A 3EY
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 9 June 2026
House of SportsshoesRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 133 Shoreditch High Street London, Hackney, London · E1 6JE
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 9 June 2026
JUJUHOME CHATakeaway/sandwich shop · Unit 24 Boxpark Retail Mall 2-10 Bethnal Green Road London, Hackney, London · E1 6GY
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 9 June 2026

Places needing improvement in Hackney

Tasty's Fresh Fruits & Vegetables LimitedRetailers - other · 237 LOWER CLAPTON ROAD, Hackney, London · E5 8EG
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 6 January 2026
Stoplight Caribbean Restaurant & TakeawayRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · UNIT 1 296 SEVEN SISTERS ROAD, Hackney, London · N4 2AA
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 13 April 2026
MassalaRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 9 CAZENOVE ROAD, Hackney, London · N16 6PA
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 3 March 2026
Dammy African StoreRetailers - other · 236 GRAHAM ROAD, Hackney, London · E8 1BP
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 15 July 2025
Big MamaMobile caterer · RIDLEY ROAD MARKET, Hackney, London · E8 2NP
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 7 August 2024
City Best KebabTakeaway/sandwich shop · 10 PITFIELD STREET, Hackney, London · N1 6HA
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 9 January 2026
Hanoi Bistro & KitchenRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 179 MARE STREET, Hackney, London · E8 3QE
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 16 September 2025
Idia's Community KitchenRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · FELLOWS COURT COMMUNITY CENTRE 86 WEYMOUTH TERRACE, Hackney, London · E2 8LR
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 13 April 2026

A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 2,634 real Food Standards Agency records for Hackney, of which 2,201 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.