Deshi Masala food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Tower Hamlets
Deshi Masala holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 15 September 2025, 9 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 330 Bethnal Green Road, London, E2 0AG
How it compares in Tower Hamlets
In Tower Hamlets, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Deshi Masala sits behind roughly 2,059 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,059 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 460 | 16% | ← Deshi Masala | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety 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 Deshi Masala 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 Deshi Masala, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adana Turkish with Fusion Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
| 93 Feet East Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2026 |
| 24 Karak Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2025 |
| Aba Rai Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Acai Berry Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2025 |
| Acorn House Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2019 |
| 4cose Ltd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| 450 Degrees Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2024 |
Questions about Deshi Masala
What is Deshi Masala's food hygiene rating?
Deshi Masala has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Tower Hamlets Council on 15 September 2025.
Is Deshi Masala safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Deshi Masala last inspected?
Deshi Masala was last inspected on 15 September 2025, 9 months 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 Deshi Masala?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Deshi Masala compare to other places in Tower Hamlets?
72% of the 2,846 rated food businesses in Tower Hamlets hold the top rating of 5, while Deshi Masala holds a 4. 460 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Tower Hamlets Council inspects Deshi Masala 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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