The Cheese Toaster food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Tower Hamlets
The Cheese Toaster holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 March 2025, 16 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: Bowood House, Empson Street, London, E3 3LT
How it compares in Tower Hamlets
That puts The Cheese Toaster among the 2,067 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 | 2,067 | 73% | ← The Cheese Toaster | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 459 | 16% | ||
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Cheese Toaster 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 Cheese Toaster, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Catering Canteen Limited Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Alan's Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2025 |
| 5th Avenue Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Al Quadrifoglio Ristorante - Pizzeria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| All Time Food & Wine Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2024 |
| Al Aksa Services Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| All Seasons Food & Wine Ltd Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
Questions about The Cheese Toaster
What is The Cheese Toaster's food hygiene rating?
The Cheese Toaster has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tower Hamlets Council on 13 March 2025.
Is The Cheese Toaster 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Cheese Toaster last inspected?
The Cheese Toaster was last inspected on 13 March 2025, 16 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 Cheese Toaster?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Cheese Toaster 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 The Cheese Toaster is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tower Hamlets Council inspects The Cheese Toaster 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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