Pavilion Bakery food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Tower Hamlets
Pavilion Bakery holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 130 Columbia Road, London, E2 7RG
How it compares in Tower Hamlets
That puts Pavilion Bakery among the 2,059 places in Tower Hamlets holding top marks, 72% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,059 | 72% | ← Pavilion Bakery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 460 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 175 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 86 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 62 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 311 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Pavilion Bakery none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Pavilion Bakery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acai Berry Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2025 |
| 93 Feet East Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2026 |
| 081 Pizzeria Napoletana Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| 24 Karak Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2025 |
| Aba Rai Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| 4cose Ltd Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| 2nigerianboys Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2025 |
| Accurx Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2024 |
Questions about Pavilion Bakery
What is Pavilion Bakery's food hygiene rating?
Pavilion Bakery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tower Hamlets Council on 12 June 2024.
Is Pavilion Bakery safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Pavilion Bakery last inspected?
Pavilion Bakery was last inspected on 12 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tower Hamlets Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Pavilion Bakery?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Pavilion Bakery compare to other places in Tower Hamlets?
72% of the 2,846 rated food businesses in Tower Hamlets hold the top rating of 5, and Pavilion Bakery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tower Hamlets Council inspects Pavilion Bakery and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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