Donovan's Bakehouse food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Tower Hamlets
Donovan's Bakehouse holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 21 May 2025, 13 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: 5 Horner Square, London, E1 6EW
How it compares in Tower Hamlets
In Tower Hamlets, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Donovan's Bakehouse sits behind roughly 2,519 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,059 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 460 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 175 | 6% | ← Donovan's Bakehouse | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Donovan's Bakehouse 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 Donovan's Bakehouse, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2nigerianboys Mobile caterer | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2025 |
| A&O Shearman LLP Other catering premises | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| 68 & Shanghai Pub/bar/nightclub | 201 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| 24 Karak Takeaway/sandwich shop | 283 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2025 |
| Aba Rai Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 306 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| 93 Feet East Pub/bar/nightclub | 369 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2026 |
| Acai Berry Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2025 |
| 3 Leaf Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
Questions about Donovan's Bakehouse
What is Donovan's Bakehouse's food hygiene rating?
Donovan's Bakehouse has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Tower Hamlets Council on 21 May 2025.
Is Donovan's Bakehouse safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Donovan's Bakehouse last inspected?
Donovan's Bakehouse was last inspected on 21 May 2025, 13 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 Donovan's Bakehouse?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Donovan's Bakehouse compare to other places in Tower Hamlets?
72% of the 2,846 rated food businesses in Tower Hamlets hold the top rating of 5, while Donovan's Bakehouse holds a 3. 175 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Tower Hamlets Council inspects Donovan's Bakehouse 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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