The Grocery nest

Hackney

Food hygiene rating 3 / 5 · Generally satisfactory

Middle of the road

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory - perfectly fine, but with a bit of room to improve.

The breakdown

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

Last inspected on 19 February 2026 by Hackney.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Grocery nest, from February 2022 to February 2026.

Food hygiene rating history for The Grocery nest
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
16 February 2022	Not rated	No numeric rating
19 February 2026	3 / 5	Generally satisfactory

What does this rating mean?

The Grocery nest in Hackney has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

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?

109 KINGSLAND HIGH STREET,
Hackney,
London,
E8 2PB

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

Who inspects The Grocery nest?

Food hygiene at The Grocery nest 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 The Grocery nest

What is The Grocery nest’s food hygiene rating?

The Grocery nest has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (Generally satisfactory), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 19 February 2026.

When was The Grocery nest last inspected?

The Grocery nest was last inspected by Hackney on 19 February 2026.

Is a 3 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

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.