What is the average food hygiene rating in Tower Hamlets?

The average food hygiene rating in Tower Hamlets is 4.54 out of 5, across 2,840 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does Tower Hamlets compare with the national average for food hygiene?

72.4% of rated premises in Tower Hamlets hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 7.3 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Tower Hamlets 261 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.

How many restaurants in Tower Hamlets have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

2,057 food businesses in Tower Hamlets hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 72.4% of the 2,840 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 11 June 2026.

How many food businesses in Tower Hamlets have a low hygiene rating?

150 food businesses in Tower Hamlets are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 5 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.

What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?

The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.

Where does this Tower Hamlets food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Tower Hamlets (3,155 establishments on record, 2,840 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

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Food Hygiene Ratings in Tower Hamlets

In Tower Hamlets, 72.4% of 2,840 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.54/5. These figures cover 3,155 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Tower Hamlets has 2,057 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 2,840 rated premises (72.4%). 150 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 11 June 2026.

5★ share: 72.4%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: -7.3 pp
National rank: 261 / 328

Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.

Rating distribution in Tower Hamlets

5★ Very Good

2,057 (72.4%)

4★ Good

462 (16.3%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

171 (6%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

89 (3.1%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

56 (2%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

5 (0.2%)

Plus 201 awaiting inspection and 114 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 201 awaiting inspection and 114 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Tower Hamlets: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Tower Hamlets?: The average food hygiene rating in Tower Hamlets is 4.54 out of 5, across 2,840 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Tower Hamlets compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 72.4% of rated premises in Tower Hamlets hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 7.3 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Tower Hamlets 261 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
How many restaurants in Tower Hamlets have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 2,057 food businesses in Tower Hamlets hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 72.4% of the 2,840 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 11 June 2026.
How many food businesses in Tower Hamlets have a low hygiene rating?: 150 food businesses in Tower Hamlets are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 5 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?: The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
Where does this Tower Hamlets food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Tower Hamlets (3,155 establishments on record, 2,840 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

Food hygiene ratings by area in Tower Hamlets

Top-rated places in Tower Hamlets

Essential Vegan KitchenRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Unit 1 Hamlet Industrial Estate, 96 White Post Lane, London · E9 5EN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 11 June 2026
Docklands General StoreRetailers - other · Docklands General Store New Crane Wharf Unit 4, 84 Wapping Wall, London · E1W 3SP
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 11 June 2026
StarbucksRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 389 Mile End Road, London · E3 4QS
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 11 June 2026
What’s on the menu IshTakeaway/sandwich shop · Unit 2 Ground Floor Crown Close Business Centre, 2 Crown Close, London · E3 2JQ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 11 June 2026
SPM Convenience StoreRetailers - other · SPM Convenience Store, 472 Bethnal Green Road, London · E2 0EA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 10 June 2026
Ali’s Food CentreRetailers - other · Ali's Food Centre, 497-499 Cambridge Heath Road, London · E2 9BU
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 10 June 2026
Lime StoreRetailers - other · Lime Store, 568 Commercial Road, London · E14 7JD
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 10 June 2026
Low Cost Food and WineRetailers - other · Low Cost Food and Wine, 367 Mile End Road, London · E3 4QS
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 10 June 2026
Museum Service Station ShopRetailers - other · Museum Service Station Shop, 319-337 Cambridge Heath Road, London · E2 9LH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 10 June 2026
TescoRetailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Tesco Metro, 361-363 Bethnal Green Road, London · E2 0AN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 10 June 2026
Al Aksa ServicesRetailers - other · 7 West India Dock Road, London · E14 8EZ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 9 June 2026
Breid LtdRetailers - other · Breid Ltd Railway Arch, 72 Dunbridge Street, London · E2 6JG
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 9 June 2026

Places needing improvement in Tower Hamlets

Perfect Fried ChickenTakeaway/sandwich shop · 74 Brady Street, London · E1 5DW
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 25 November 2025
Lamb Shank, Tehari Bhai, Kebab KhanRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Unit 05, 82a Roman Road, London · E2 0PJ
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 30 April 2026
Janna CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Ground, 48 Fieldgate Street, London · E1 1ES
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 14 May 2026
Morrisons DailyRetailers - other · Unit H4.2, 70 Harbord Square, London · E14 9QH
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 22 December 2025
New GrillfellazRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 357 Bethnal Green Road, London · E2 6LG
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 7 January 2026
Pho Street EatsTakeaway/sandwich shop · 69 Brushfield Street, London · E1 6AA
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 17 July 2025
Chai PlusRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 50e Greatorex Street, London · E1 5NP
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 11 July 2025
Green LeafRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 282 Bethnal Green Road, London · E2 0AG
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 10 February 2026

A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 3,155 real Food Standards Agency records for Tower Hamlets, of which 2,840 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.