Old Ford Supermarket food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Tower Hamlets
Old Ford Supermarket 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
This is a fresh result: Old Ford Supermarket was inspected on 11 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Old Ford Supermarket, 389 Old Ford Road, London, E3 2LU
How it compares in Tower Hamlets
That puts Old Ford Supermarket 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% | ← Old Ford Supermarket | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Old Ford Supermarket 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 Old Ford Supermarket, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accent Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 264 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Akdeniz Artisan Bakery Retailers - other | 306 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2024 |
| Ahmed Grocery Retailers - other | 425 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
| Alanya Turkish with Fusion Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Albert Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
| 5th Avenue Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| 'Ello Bagel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Ace Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
Questions about Old Ford Supermarket
What is Old Ford Supermarket's food hygiene rating?
Old Ford Supermarket has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tower Hamlets Council on 11 June 2026.
Is Old Ford Supermarket 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 Old Ford Supermarket last inspected?
Old Ford Supermarket was last inspected on 11 June 2026, a month 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 Old Ford Supermarket?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Old Ford Supermarket 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 Old Ford Supermarket is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tower Hamlets Council inspects Old Ford Supermarket 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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