Immediate legal action was taken following the visit on April 13 with permission given two days later at Stratford Magistrates Court to shut the takeaway.
Cathy Gallagher, Hackney council's assistant director of planning, said: “It is unacceptable for food premises to disregard their duty to protect the health and welfare of their customers.
Filth: Fresh rat droppings and an "overwhelming" smell of urine was discovered inside the takeaway
Hackney Council
“As a service, we carry out regular inspections across the borough as a matter of course and following reports from the public.
“If levels of food hygiene are found to be below acceptable levels, legal action is taken to ensure that people are kept safe.
“We would like to encourage people to come forwards and report bad food hygiene practices in order for us to investigate and take necessary action.”
The curry house will remain closed until work ordered by environmental health officers is completed and it is given a certificate to trade again.
