Food Safety in Shadwell
87 establishments rated · 82.76% with 5 stars
Shadwell is an area in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets in East London, England. It also forms part of the city's East End. Shadwell is on the north bank of the River Thames between Wapping and Ratcliff and Limehouse and is 3 miles (4.8 km) east of Charing Cross. This riverside location has meant the area's history and character have been shaped by the maritime trades.
Shadwell (E1W) is home to 87 rated food establishments in the Tower Hamlets area of London. An impressive 82.76% hold a 5-star food hygiene rating — well above the national average.
Rating Distribution
Shadwell vs London Average
% of establishments with given rating · London average across 74,489 establishments
🏆 Top Rated in Shadwell
| # | Business | Rating | Hygiene | Structural | Confidence | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AP Great Retails Limited Other catering premises · E1W · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 May 2025 |
| 2 | Sailing Barge Gladys Other catering premises · E1W 1LA · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 11 Sept 2024 |
| 3 | Montessori by Busy Bees Wapping Caring Premises · E1W 2RG · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 Sept 2025 |
| 4 | McDonalds Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · E1W 2BU · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 29 May 2024 |
| 5 | Holiday Inn Express Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · E1W 3HN · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 Jun 2025 |
| 6 | Sushi Daily Takeaway/sandwich shop · E1W 1YY · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 Feb 2025 |
| 7 | The Melusine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · E1W 1LB · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 Oct 2025 |
| 8 | Sailing Barge Will Other catering premises · E1W 1LA · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 Oct 2023 |
| 9 | Bhavani Food & Wine Retailers - other · E1W 2BX · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 29 Apr 2024 |
| 10 | Bread Meats Sauce Mobile caterer · E1W 2SD · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 Sept 2024 |
⚠️ Lowest Rated in Shadwell
| Business | Rating | Type | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
Turk's Head Cafe E1W 2PA · Verify on FSA ↗ | 2 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 27 Mar 2025 |
Wapping Tavern E1W 2RT · Verify on FSA ↗ | 2 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 3 Jun 2025 |
Town of Ramsgate E1W 2PN · Verify on FSA ↗ | 2 | Pub/bar/nightclub | 19 Feb 2025 |
Understanding Food Hygiene Ratings
Food businesses are inspected by local council officers and given a rating from 0 (urgent improvement needed) to 5 (very good). The rating is based on three areas:
How food is handled, prepared, and stored. Lower = better. 0 is perfect, 25 is worst.
Condition of the building — cleanliness, layout, ventilation. Lower = better. 0 is perfect, 25 is worst.
Management of food safety — training, records, procedures. Lower = better. 0 is perfect, 30 is worst.
A score of 0/0/0 means very good across all areas. Not all establishments receive sub-scores — some business types are scored differently.
Ratings data: Food Standards Agency · Open Government Licence v3.0 · Updated daily · Area info: Wikipedia · Map: © OpenStreetMap · © CARTO