The Melusine food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Tower Hamlets
The Melusine holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 October 2025, 8 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: The Melusine Unit K Ivory House, East Smithfield, London, E1W 1LB
How it compares in Tower Hamlets
That puts The Melusine 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% | ← The Melusine | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Melusine 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 The Melusine, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A & A Best Food Other catering premises | 362 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| 24 express Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| 14 Stories Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| 1947 Restaurant, Bar & Pizza Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Abbey local Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2021 |
| 3 Leaf Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
| 10th Floor Coffee Bar - CFC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| 8 Bishopsgate By Rhubarb Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
Questions about The Melusine
What is The Melusine's food hygiene rating?
The Melusine has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tower Hamlets Council on 30 October 2025.
Is The Melusine 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Melusine last inspected?
The Melusine was last inspected on 30 October 2025, 8 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 The Melusine?
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 The Melusine 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 The Melusine is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tower Hamlets Council inspects The Melusine 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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