A1 Fresh

Hackney

Food hygiene rating 4 / 5 · Good

Squeaky clean

A1 Fresh scored a 4 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

The breakdown

Hygiene Very good Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 8 October 2025 by Hackney.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for A1 Fresh, from November 2021 to October 2025. Its hygiene rating has gone up, from 1 in 2021 to 4 in 2025.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of A1 Fresh.

Food hygiene rating history for A1 Fresh
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
19 November 2021	1 / 5	Major improvement necessary
8 October 2025	4 / 5	Good

What does this rating mean?

A1 Fresh in Hackney has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

102 NORTHWOLD ROAD,
Hackney,
London,
E5 8RL

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for A1 Fresh. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects A1 Fresh?

Food hygiene at A1 Fresh is inspected by Hackney, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at https://hackney.gov.uk/environmental-health#food or [email protected].

Questions about A1 Fresh

What is A1 Fresh’s food hygiene rating?

A1 Fresh has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (Good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 8 October 2025.

When was A1 Fresh last inspected?

A1 Fresh was last inspected by Hackney on 8 October 2025.

Is a 4 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.