Food hygiene ratings in Tower Hamlets
Our data holds 3,176 food businesses in Tower Hamlets, rated between 2020-08-20 and 2026-08-26. 65.2% (2,072) are rated 5 (very good), below the 68.9% average across all 329 local authorities in our data. 159 (5%) are rated 0 to 2 (improvement required). That places Tower Hamlets 242nd of 329 local authorities by share of food businesses rated 5 (very good).
Hygiene rating distribution in Tower Hamlets
| hygiene rating | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 5 (very good) | 2,072 | 65.2% |
| 4 (good) | 462 | 14.5% |
| 3 (generally satisfactory) | 177 | 5.6% |
| 2 (improvement necessary) | 90 | 2.8% |
| 1 (major improvement necessary) | 63 | 2% |
| 0 (urgent improvement necessary) | 6 | 0.2% |
| Awaiting inspection | 191 | 6% |
| Exempt | 114 | 3.6% |
| Awaiting publication | 1 | 0% |
By business type
| business type | food businesses | rated 5 (very good) |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1,184 | 67.7% |
| Retailers - other | 606 | 46.2% |
| Other catering premises | 393 | 70.2% |
| Takeaway/sandwich shop | 341 | 59.2% |
| Pub/bar/nightclub | 159 | 71.7% |
| School/college/university | 101 | 87.1% |
| Mobile caterer | 83 | 77.1% |
| Caring Premises | 77 | 89.6% |
Food businesses rated per month in Tower Hamlets
Most recently rated food businesses rated 0 to 2 (improvement required) in Tower Hamlets
The 20 most recent of 159. Results are dated and may have changed since; check the source before relying on them.
| Name | hygiene rating | Rated | Type | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Jonson Road Fish Bazaar | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-08-11 | Retailers - other | E1 3NN |
| Cafe Lime and Restaurant | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-08-11 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | E1 2PR |
| Mr Ahmed Ahmed | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-08-11 | Retailers - other | E1 |
| Tiffin Restaurant | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-08-11 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | E1 2LX |
| Pure Chai | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-08-10 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | E1 5HS |
| Istanbul Kebab | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-08-07 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | E2 9DA |
| Mouchak | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-08-06 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | E1 4LR |
| Halal Street Kitchen | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-08-05 | Other catering premises | E2 0EJ |
| Banglatown Cash & Carry | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-08-04 | Distributors/Transporters | E1 5JP |
| Ume Food | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-08-04 | Retailers - other | E1 7TP |
| Grill Hut | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-08-03 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | E1 2NP |
| Pho Street Eats | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-08-03 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | E1 6AA |
| Daily Cafe | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-07-28 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | E2 6JL |
| Greens n Grains,Five Bowls,Signature Smash,Pasta Bowl & Feast | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-07-28 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | E1 6PU |
| Salad Junction | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-07-27 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | E1 6SA |
| Coffee Corner | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-07-23 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | E1 5QH |
| Tea Garden | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-07-23 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | E1 1JE |
| Meshwi | 0 (urgent improvement necessary) | 2026-07-23 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | E2 6AH |
| Clara's Deli Wine & Bistro | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-07-22 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | E1 6LA |
| Modhubon Sweets | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-07-22 | Retailers - other | E1 1BY |
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Questions about Tower Hamlets
How many food businesses in Tower Hamlets are rated 5 (very good)?
2,072 of 3,176 food businesses in Tower Hamlets (65.2%) are rated 5 (very good), as of 2026-08-26.
Which food businesses in Tower Hamlets are rated 0 to 2 (improvement required)?
159 food businesses in Tower Hamlets are rated 0 to 2 (improvement required). The most recently rated are listed on this page; the full list is available as a spreadsheet download.
How up to date is this Tower Hamlets data?
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