Baba doner

Hackney

Food hygiene rating 2 / 5 · Improvement necessary

Bit dodgy, this one

Baba doner scored just 2 out of 5 at its last inspection. Maybe think twice before ordering.

The breakdown

Hygiene Improvement necessary Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 13 February 2026 by Hackney.

What does this rating mean?

Baba doner in Hackney has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (improvement necessary). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 2 out of 5 means some improvement was necessary at the last inspection.

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?

303 MARE STREET,
Hackney,
London,
E8 1EJ

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

Who inspects Baba doner?

Food hygiene at Baba doner 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 Baba doner

What is Baba doner’s food hygiene rating?

Baba doner has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (Improvement necessary), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 13 February 2026.

When was Baba doner last inspected?

Baba doner was last inspected by Hackney on 13 February 2026.

Is a 2 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 2 out of 5 means some improvement was necessary at the last inspection.

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.