The Old Blue Last, London
The Old Blue Last is a pub at 38 Great Eastern Street, Hackney, London, EC2A 3ES. The Old Blue Last's food hygiene rating is 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Hackney council on 9 March 2019.
- Food hygiene
- 3 out of 5, generally satisfactory
Given 7 years ago - Address
- 38 Great Eastern Street
Hackney
London
EC2A 3ES - Council
- Hackney
- Type
- Pub
- Map
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- Checked
- Against the Food Standards Agency register on 21 September 2026
The Old Blue Last’s food hygiene rating
The Old Blue Last's rating is 7 years old. Councils schedule inspections by risk, so a well-run pub can go several years between visits, but a rating this old describes the pub as it was on the day of the inspection.
We have checked The Old Blue Last's entry on the register 3 times since 27 July 2026 and the rating has not changed.
The score covers how food is handled and stored, the state of the building, and how the business manages food safety. It says nothing about the beer, the food’s taste or the welcome. How ratings work on this site.
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- 5Ninetyeight Bar and Lounge70 m
- 4Blue Marlin Ibiza London Ltd80 m
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- 5The Horse and Groom170 m
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Questions about The Old Blue Last
What is the food hygiene rating at The Old Blue Last?
The Old Blue Last's food hygiene rating is 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Hackney council on 9 March 2019. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency after an inspection by the council's food safety team.
Where is The Old Blue Last?
The Old Blue Last is at 38 Great Eastern Street, Hackney, London, EC2A 3ES, in London. Hackney council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is Ninetyeight Bar and Lounge, about 70 m away.
What pubs are near The Old Blue Last?
The closest pubs and bars to The Old Blue Last are Ninetyeight Bar and Lounge (70 m), Blue Marlin Ibiza London Ltd (80 m) and The Griffin (140 m). Distances are in a straight line between registered locations, so walking distances will be longer.
Is The Old Blue Last's hygiene rating up to date?
The Old Blue Last's rating is 7 years old. Councils schedule inspections by risk, so a well-run pub can go several years between visits, but a rating this old describes the pub as it was on the day of the inspection. This page shows the register as it stood on 21 September 2026, and the Food Standards Agency's own record is always the latest.
Source: The Old Blue Last on the Food Standards Agency register, checked 21 September 2026. Ratings are set by the council, so if something here looks wrong, Hackney council’s food safety team can correct it at the source.