What is the average food hygiene rating in N16?

The average food hygiene rating in the N16 postcode area of Hackney is 4.45 out of 5, across 421 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 N16 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

276 food businesses in the N16 postcode area of Hackney hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 65.6% of the 421 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 10 June 2026.

How many food businesses in N16 have a low hygiene rating?

20 food businesses in the N16 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 N16 food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the N16 postcode area of Hackney (504 establishments on record, 421 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 N16

Restaurants, takeaways and cafes in the N16 postcode area of Hackney hold an average food hygiene rating of 4.45/5, with 65.6% rated 5 (Very Good). Covers 504 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

N16 (Hackney) has 276 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 421 rated premises (65.6%). 20 premises are rated 2 or below. The most recent inspection on record is dated 10 June 2026.

Rating distribution in N16

5★ Very Good

276 (65.6%)

4★ Good

86 (20.4%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

39 (9.3%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

12 (2.9%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

7 (1.7%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

1 (0.2%)

Plus 69 awaiting inspection and 14 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Food hygiene in N16: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in N16?: The average food hygiene rating in the N16 postcode area of Hackney is 4.45 out of 5, across 421 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 N16 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 276 food businesses in the N16 postcode area of Hackney hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 65.6% of the 421 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 10 June 2026.
How many food businesses in N16 have a low hygiene rating?: 20 food businesses in the N16 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 N16 food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the N16 postcode area of Hackney (504 establishments on record, 421 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 N16

The GardenSchool/college/university · HORIZON SCHOOL WORDSWORTH ROAD, Hackney, London · N16 8BZ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 10 June 2026
IcelandRetailers - other · 142-146 STOKE NEWINGTON HIGH STREET, Hackney, London · N16 7JL
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 June 2026
Speedy's Pizza & Piri PiriRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 166 STOKE NEWINGTON ROAD, Hackney, London · N16 7UY
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 June 2026
Sainsbury'sRetailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · 100-104 STOKE NEWINGTON HIGH STREET, Hackney, London · N16 7NY
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 June 2026
Mersin TantuniRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 11 Stoke Newington Road London, Hackney, London · N16 8BH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026
Aziziye RestaurantRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 117-119 STOKE NEWINGTON ROAD, Hackney, London · N16 8BU
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
Sonora TaqueriaRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 208 STOKE NEWINGTON HIGH STREET, Hackney, London · N16 7HU
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
SaversRetailers - other · 140 STOKE NEWINGTON HIGH STREET, Hackney, London · N16 7JL
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
The Salvation ArmyRetailers - other · 9 ABNEY PARK TERRACE CAZENOVE ROAD, Hackney, London · N16 7HA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 May 2026
Lidl Great Britain LimitedRetailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · 129 Stamford Hill London, Hackney, London · N16 5TW
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 26 May 2026
T&ShopRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · N16
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 26 May 2026
ELIF FOOD CENTRE (DALSTON)Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 102 HIGH STREET, Hackney, London · N16 7XB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026

Places needing improvement in N16

MassalaRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 9 CAZENOVE ROAD, Hackney, London · N16 6PA
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 3 March 2026
The Wine CellarRetailers - other · 198 STAMFORD HILL, Hackney, London · N16 6RA
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 22 March 2025
Lubavitch Girl's Primary SchoolRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 107-115 STAMFORD HILL, Hackney, London · N16 5RP
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 27 January 2026
Favorite Chicken & RibsTakeaway/sandwich shop · GROUND FLOOR 292 STAMFORD HILL, Hackney, London · N16 6TZ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 11 February 2026
Jazz BarPub/bar/nightclub · 4 BRADBURY STREET, Hackney, London · N16 8JN
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 19 March 2026
Wiznitz Boys SchoolSchool/college/university · 85 STAMFORD HILL, Hackney, London · N16 5TP
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 20 December 2024
The PrincePub/bar/nightclub · THE PRINCE OF WALES 59 KYNASTON ROAD, Hackney, London · N16 0EB
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 24 January 2026
Beyti RestaurantRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 113 GREEN LANES, Hackney, London · N16 9DA
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 12 February 2025

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 504 real Food Standards Agency records for the N16 postcode area, of which 421 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.