What is the average food hygiene rating in E3?

The average food hygiene rating in the E3 postcode area of Tower Hamlets is 4.64 out of 5, across 398 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 E3 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

299 food businesses in the E3 postcode area of Tower Hamlets hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 75.1% of the 398 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 11 June 2026.

How many food businesses in E3 have a low hygiene rating?

13 food businesses in the E3 postcode area of Tower Hamlets are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 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 E3 food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the E3 postcode area of Tower Hamlets (435 establishments on record, 398 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 E3

Restaurants, takeaways and cafes in the E3 postcode area of Tower Hamlets hold an average food hygiene rating of 4.64/5, with 75.1% rated 5 (Very Good). Covers 435 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

E3 (Tower Hamlets) has 299 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 398 rated premises (75.1%). 13 premises are rated 2 or below. The most recent inspection on record is dated 11 June 2026.

Rating distribution in E3

5★ Very Good

299 (75.1%)

4★ Good

69 (17.3%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

17 (4.3%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

11 (2.8%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

2 (0.5%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

0 (0%)

Plus 14 awaiting inspection and 23 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Food hygiene in E3: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in E3?: The average food hygiene rating in the E3 postcode area of Tower Hamlets is 4.64 out of 5, across 398 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 E3 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 299 food businesses in the E3 postcode area of Tower Hamlets hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 75.1% of the 398 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 11 June 2026.
How many food businesses in E3 have a low hygiene rating?: 13 food businesses in the E3 postcode area of Tower Hamlets are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 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 E3 food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the E3 postcode area of Tower Hamlets (435 establishments on record, 398 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 E3

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
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
Mannat SupermarketRetailers - other · Mannat Supermarket, 493 Roman Road, London · E3 5LX
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 9 June 2026
Lincoln Hall Preschool KitchenCaring Premises · The Linc Centre, 70 Fern Street, London · E3 3PR
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 9 June 2026
J&N Juice BarOther catering premises · E3 3
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
Silver ServiceOther catering premises · 13 Bow Triangle Business Centre, 21 Eleanor Street, London · E3 4UR
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 26 May 2026
Istanbul Kebab & BurgerMobile caterer · Istanbul Kebab & Burger Inside Storage Solutions, Remus Road, London · E3 2NF
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
Ian Mikardo High School KitchenSchool/college/university · Ian Mikardo High School, 60 William Guy Gardens, London · E3 3LF
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
City Kebab HouseTakeaway/sandwich shop · City Kebab House, 6 Grove Road, London · E3 5AX
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 May 2026
Madina Charcoal GrillRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Madina Charcoal Grill, 4a Grove Road, London · E3 5AX
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 May 2026
Nando'sRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Nando's, 552 Mile End Road, London · E3 4PL
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 14 May 2026

Places needing improvement in E3

Mmm...Asian Fusion CuisineMobile caterer · E3 3
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 18 July 2025
Shoyu CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 25 Burdett Road, London · E3 4TN
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 5 December 2025
Perfect Fried ChickenRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 56 St Pauls Way, London · E3 4AL
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 17 September 2025
Stroudley Walk GroceryRetailers - other · Unit 2, 2-4 Stroudley Walk, London · E3 3EW
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 19 May 2025
Dead Pedro'sPub/bar/nightclub · Bow Bells Public House, 116 Bow Road, London · E3 3AA
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 14 May 2025
Saucy Kipper Fish BarTakeaway/sandwich shop · 626 Roman Road, London · E3 2RW
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 27 October 2025
Bongo BazaarRetailers - other · 441 Roman Road, London · E3 5LX
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 31 July 2025
MA Halal GroceryRetailers - other · Unit 1, 2-4 Stroudley Walk, London · E3 3EW
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 5 August 2025

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 435 real Food Standards Agency records for the E3 postcode area, of which 398 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.