Lawrence Bros Billingsgate Ltd food hygiene rating
Distributors/Transporters · Tower Hamlets
Lawrence Bros Billingsgate Ltd holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the distributor 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 16 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Stand E1 Billingsgate Market, Trafalgar Way, London, E14 5ST
How it compares in Tower Hamlets
In Tower Hamlets, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so Lawrence Bros Billingsgate Ltd sits behind roughly 2,067 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,067 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 459 | 16% | ← Lawrence Bros Billingsgate Ltd | |
| 3 out of 5 | 172 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 86 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 62 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 312 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Lawrence Bros Billingsgate Ltd 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 Lawrence Bros Billingsgate Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A A Lyons Distributors/Transporters | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2024 |
| Afikala Afrikana Distributors/Transporters | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| A H Cox (Billingsgate) Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| AA Psychiatry Retailers - other | 314 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
| 640 East Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 432 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Acai Berry Canary Wharf Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Al Quadrifoglio Ristorante - Pizzeria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Abokado Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2024 |
Questions about Lawrence Bros Billingsgate Ltd
What is Lawrence Bros Billingsgate Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Lawrence Bros Billingsgate Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Tower Hamlets Council on 16 October 2024.
Is Lawrence Bros Billingsgate Ltd 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 distributor to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lawrence Bros Billingsgate Ltd last inspected?
Lawrence Bros Billingsgate Ltd was last inspected on 16 October 2024, 20 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 Lawrence Bros Billingsgate Ltd?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lawrence Bros Billingsgate Ltd compare to other places in Tower Hamlets?
73% of the 2,850 rated food businesses in Tower Hamlets hold the top rating of 5, while Lawrence Bros Billingsgate Ltd holds a 4. 459 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Tower Hamlets Council inspects Lawrence Bros Billingsgate Ltd 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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