A H Cox (Billingsgate) Ltd food hygiene rating
Distributors/Transporters · Tower Hamlets
A H Cox (Billingsgate) Ltd holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the distributor met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very 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: Stands H3/H4 Billingsgate Market, Trafalgar Way, London, E14 5ST
How it compares in Tower Hamlets
That puts A H Cox (Billingsgate) Ltd among the 2,068 places in Tower Hamlets holding top marks, 73% 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 | 2,068 | 73% | ← A H Cox (Billingsgate) Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 459 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 172 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 85 | 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 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 A H Cox (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 A H Cox (Billingsgate) Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A A Lyons Distributors/Transporters | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2024 |
| Afikala Afrikana Distributors/Transporters | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| AA Psychiatry Retailers - other | 351 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
| 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 |
| Aizah Thai & Cafe, Spicy Wok Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Al Aksa Services Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
Questions about A H Cox (Billingsgate) Ltd
What is A H Cox (Billingsgate) Ltd's food hygiene rating?
A H Cox (Billingsgate) Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tower Hamlets Council on 16 October 2024.
Is A H Cox (Billingsgate) Ltd 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 distributor to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was A H Cox (Billingsgate) Ltd last inspected?
A H Cox (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 A H Cox (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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does A H Cox (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, and A H Cox (Billingsgate) Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tower Hamlets Council inspects A H Cox (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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