Tower Hamlets has 3,157 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.5 out of 5. The national average is 4.6.
88% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 72% achieving the top rating of 5.
Among business types, hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house establishments lead the way with an average rating of 5 across 31 inspected premises.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen is the most common category, accounting for 40% of food businesses in Tower Hamlets.
233 establishments have been inspected in the last 90 days.
78 establishments were newly inspected in the last 30 days.
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| Town | Places | Avg rating | 5-star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hackney | 2,447 | 4.4/5 | 64% |
| Newham | 2,398 | 3.9/5 | 48% |
| City and County of the City of London | 1,632 | 4.8/5 | 88% |
There are currently 3,157 food businesses with hygiene ratings in Tower Hamlets, out of 620,621 rated establishments across the UK.
In Tower Hamlets, the average hygiene rating is 4.5/5. The national average is 4.6/5. 72% of rated businesses in Tower Hamlets hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in Tower Hamlets are carried out by Tower Hamlets. Inspectors assess how hygienically food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety procedures.
Ratings follow the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), scoring businesses from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). Ratings are updated following inspections and may change over time. Data for Tower Hamlets was last updated on 17 May 2026.