Chapati Man food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Tower Hamlets
Chapati Man 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 November 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: 81 New Road, London, E1 1HH
How it compares in Tower Hamlets
That puts Chapati Man 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% | ← Chapati Man | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Chapati Man 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 Chapati Man, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Zayt Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Abuja Restaurant Lounge And Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2024 |
| Agora - London Academy Of Excellence Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| A J Harvey Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 February 2020 |
| Ambition Aspire Achieve - HAF Project Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| Amber Court (Savills Catering Limited) Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| All Star Lanes - Unit LC01 (Bowling Alley) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 August 2024 |
| Annai Food & Wine Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2024 |
Questions about Chapati Man
What is Chapati Man's food hygiene rating?
Chapati Man has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tower Hamlets Council on 12 November 2025.
Is Chapati Man 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 Chapati Man last inspected?
Chapati Man was last inspected on 12 November 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 Chapati Man?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Chapati Man 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 Chapati Man is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tower Hamlets Council inspects Chapati Man 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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