% Arabica food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Tower Hamlets
% Arabica 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 17 November 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Unit 2, Market Street, London, E1 6AJ
How it compares in Tower Hamlets
That puts % Arabica 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% | ← % Arabica | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 % Arabica 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 % Arabica, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aero One Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 394 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
| Arabella Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Alvi's Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Altmore Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Aria Artisan Pizza Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2025 |
| Adyar Ananda Bhavan Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| B & M Stores Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 October 2024 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
Questions about % Arabica
What is % Arabica's food hygiene rating?
% Arabica has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tower Hamlets Council on 17 November 2023.
Is % Arabica 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 % Arabica last inspected?
% Arabica was last inspected on 17 November 2023, more than 2 years 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 % Arabica?
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 % Arabica 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 % Arabica is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tower Hamlets Council inspects % Arabica 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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