Gaff Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Tower Hamlets
Gaff Cafe 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 12 August 2025, 11 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: Pill Box Studios, 115 Coventry Road, London, E2 6GG
How it compares in Tower Hamlets
That puts Gaff Cafe 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% | ← Gaff Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Gaff Cafe 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 Gaff Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 450 Degrees Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2024 |
| Adana Turkish with Fusion Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
| 13Express Roman Rd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| 4cose Ltd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| 93 Feet East Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2026 |
| A R S Cash & Carry Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2023 |
| Aba Rai Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| 24 Karak Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2025 |
Questions about Gaff Cafe
What is Gaff Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Gaff Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tower Hamlets Council on 12 August 2025.
Is Gaff Cafe 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 Gaff Cafe last inspected?
Gaff Cafe was last inspected on 12 August 2025, 11 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 Gaff Cafe?
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 Gaff Cafe 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 Gaff Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tower Hamlets Council inspects Gaff Cafe 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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