What is the average food hygiene rating in E2?

The average food hygiene rating in the E2 postcode area of Tower Hamlets is 4.53 out of 5, across 428 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How many restaurants in E2 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

314 food businesses in the E2 postcode area of Tower Hamlets hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 73.4% of the 428 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 10 June 2026.

How many food businesses in E2 have a low hygiene rating?

23 food businesses in the E2 postcode area of Tower Hamlets are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 2 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 E2 food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the E2 postcode area of Tower Hamlets (493 establishments on record, 428 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 E2

Restaurants, takeaways and cafes in the E2 postcode area of Tower Hamlets hold an average food hygiene rating of 4.53/5, with 73.4% rated 5 (Very Good). Covers 493 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

E2 (Tower Hamlets) has 314 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 428 rated premises (73.4%). 23 premises are rated 2 or below. The most recent inspection on record is dated 10 June 2026.

Rating distribution in E2

5★ Very Good

314 (73.4%)

4★ Good

64 (15%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

27 (6.3%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

11 (2.6%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

10 (2.3%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

2 (0.5%)

Plus 42 awaiting inspection and 23 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Food hygiene in E2: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in E2?: The average food hygiene rating in the E2 postcode area of Tower Hamlets is 4.53 out of 5, across 428 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How many restaurants in E2 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 314 food businesses in the E2 postcode area of Tower Hamlets hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 73.4% of the 428 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 10 June 2026.
How many food businesses in E2 have a low hygiene rating?: 23 food businesses in the E2 postcode area of Tower Hamlets are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 2 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 E2 food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the E2 postcode area of Tower Hamlets (493 establishments on record, 428 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.

Top-rated places in E2

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
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
Breid LtdRetailers - other · Breid Ltd Railway Arch, 72 Dunbridge Street, London · E2 6JG
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 9 June 2026
E&R Natural FoodRetailers - other · E&R Natural Food, 57 Roman Road, London · E2 0QN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 9 June 2026
GansuTakeaway/sandwich shop · 106 Roman Road, London · E2 0RN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 9 June 2026
The Dundee ArmsPub/bar/nightclub · Dundee Arms Public House, 339 Cambridge Heath Road, London · E2 9LH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 9 June 2026
QuarantacinqueRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Quarantacinque, 45 Roman Road, London · E2 0HU
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
Lauretta's PizzeriaRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Lauretta's Pizzeria, 93 Columbia Road, London · E2 7RG
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 30 May 2026
Sazzy and Fran CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Sazzy and Fran Cafe, 33 Roman Road, London · E2 0HU
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
Star Light CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Starlight Cafe, 108 Roman Road, London · E2 0RN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026

Places needing improvement in E2

Lamb Shank, Tehari Bhai, Kebab KhanRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Unit 05, 82a Roman Road, London · E2 0PJ
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 30 April 2026
New GrillfellazRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 357 Bethnal Green Road, London · E2 6LG
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 7 January 2026
Green LeafRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 282 Bethnal Green Road, London · E2 0AG
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 10 February 2026
HolyshotRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 155 Bethnal Green Road, London · E2 7DG
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 11 February 2026
Nisa LocalRetailers - other · Nisa Local, 2-4 Bonner Road, London · E2 9JS
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 1 July 2025
CampaniaRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Campania, 23 Ezra Street, London · E2 7RH
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 20 May 2026
The Fuchka Man, Globe Town Food CourtRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Unit 03 Globe Town Food Court, 82a Roman Road, London · E2 0PG
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 30 April 2026
Ambe Minimarket Food and WineRetailers - other · Ambe Minimarket Food and Wine, 37 Roman Road, London · E2 0HU
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 1 May 2025

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 493 real Food Standards Agency records for the E2 postcode area, of which 428 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. 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.