Canary Wharf College Kitchen food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Tower Hamlets
Canary Wharf College Kitchen holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the restaurant that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 27 March 2024, 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: 197 East Ferry Road, London, E14 3BB
How it compares in Tower Hamlets
A 2 is rare: only 86 of 2,850 rated places in Tower Hamlets score this low, about one in 33. By contrast 73% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,067 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 459 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 172 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 86 | 3% | ← Canary Wharf College Kitchen | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- 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 Canary Wharf College Kitchen the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Canary Wharf College Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3Kobros Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Alpha Childcare Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Admiral Hardy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| 15grams coffee house Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Another Brother Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Abokado Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2024 |
| Aizah Thai & Cafe, Spicy Wok Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
Questions about Canary Wharf College Kitchen
What is Canary Wharf College Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
Canary Wharf College Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Tower Hamlets Council on 27 March 2024.
Is Canary Wharf College Kitchen safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The restaurant is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Canary Wharf College Kitchen last inspected?
Canary Wharf College Kitchen was last inspected on 27 March 2024, 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 Canary Wharf College Kitchen?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Canary Wharf College Kitchen compare to other places in Tower Hamlets?
73% of the 2,850 rated food businesses in Tower Hamlets hold the top rating of 5, while Canary Wharf College Kitchen holds a 2. 86 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Tower Hamlets Council inspects Canary Wharf College Kitchen 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Tower Hamlets, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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