What is the average food hygiene rating in E8?

The average food hygiene rating in the E8 postcode area of Hackney is 4.35 out of 5, across 620 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How many restaurants in E8 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

372 food businesses in the E8 postcode area of Hackney hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 60% of the 620 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 11 June 2026.

How many food businesses in E8 have a low hygiene rating?

31 food businesses in the E8 postcode area of Hackney are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 1 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 E8 food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the E8 postcode area of Hackney (715 establishments on record, 620 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 E8

Restaurants, takeaways and cafes in the E8 postcode area of Hackney hold an average food hygiene rating of 4.35/5, with 60% rated 5 (Very Good). Covers 715 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

E8 (Hackney) has 372 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 620 rated premises (60%). 31 premises are rated 2 or below. The most recent inspection on record is dated 11 June 2026.

Rating distribution in E8

5★ Very Good

372 (60%)

4★ Good

136 (21.9%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

81 (13.1%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

23 (3.7%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

7 (1.1%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

1 (0.2%)

Plus 88 awaiting inspection and 7 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Food hygiene in E8: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in E8?: The average food hygiene rating in the E8 postcode area of Hackney is 4.35 out of 5, across 620 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How many restaurants in E8 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 372 food businesses in the E8 postcode area of Hackney hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 60% of the 620 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 11 June 2026.
How many food businesses in E8 have a low hygiene rating?: 31 food businesses in the E8 postcode area of Hackney are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 1 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 E8 food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the E8 postcode area of Hackney (715 establishments on record, 620 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.

Top-rated places in E8

Teal by Sally AbéRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 52 Wilton Way London, Hackney, London · E8 1BG
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 11 June 2026
DavidRetailers - other · E8 1
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
IcelandRetailers - other · 333-337 MARE STREET, Hackney, London · E8 1HY
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 May 2026
Marks & SpencerRetailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · 351 MARE STREET, Hackney, London · E8 1JB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 May 2026
Al Jarryah FoundationRetailers - other · 34-38 Dalston Lane London, Hackney, London · E8 3AZ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 May 2026
Broadway Supersaver LondisRetailers - other · 46-48 BROADWAY MARKET, Hackney, London · E8 4QJ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 May 2026
Forest Road Youth HubRetailers - other · 29 Forest Road London, Hackney, London · E8 3BY
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 May 2026
MashUp CocktailsMobile caterer · 44a Navarino road hackney, Hackney, London · E8 1AD
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 May 2026
The VictoriaPub/bar/nightclub · THE VICTORIA 451 QUEENSBRIDGE ROAD, Hackney, London · E8 3AS
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 May 2026
You Me Sushi HackneyRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 368 MARE STREET, Hackney, London · E8 1HR
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 15 May 2026
Lily iceMobile caterer · 398C Kingsland Road London, Hackney, London · E8 4AA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 14 May 2026
Longhorn Burger / Greek BoysTakeaway/sandwich shop · Unit 7A Regent Studios 8 Andrews Road London, Hackney, London · E8 4QN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 14 May 2026

Places needing improvement in E8

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
Hanoi Bistro & KitchenRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 179 MARE STREET, Hackney, London · E8 3QE
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 16 September 2025
Pitta LabRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 18 SIDWORTH STREET, Hackney, London · E8 3SD
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 6 March 2025
e5 BakehouseRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 395 RAILWAY ARCHES MENTMORE TERRACE, Hackney, London · E8 3PH
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 4 July 2025
MUNCH SPOTRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 75 MARE STREET, Hackney, London · E8 4RG
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 20 March 2026
E5 Bake HouseRetailers - other · 395 MENTMORE TERRACE, Hackney, London · E8 3PH
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 7 April 2025
Lucky TakeawayRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 14 RIDLEY ROAD, Hackney, London · E8 2NR
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 27 April 2026

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 715 real Food Standards Agency records for the E8 postcode area, of which 620 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. 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.