Michael Lawrence Seafoods food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Tower Hamlets
Michael Lawrence Seafoods holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop 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 22 October 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: Stand G5 Shops 2 & 3 Billingsgate Market, Trafalgar Way, London, E14 5SW
How it compares in Tower Hamlets
In Tower Hamlets, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Michael Lawrence Seafoods 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% | ← Michael Lawrence Seafoods | |
| 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 Good
- 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 Michael Lawrence Seafoods 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 Michael Lawrence Seafoods, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A H Cox (Billingsgate) Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| A A Lyons Distributors/Transporters | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2024 |
| Afikala Afrikana Distributors/Transporters | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| AA Psychiatry Retailers - other | 388 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
| Acai Berry Canary Wharf Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Al Quadrifoglio Ristorante - Pizzeria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Aizah Thai & Cafe, Spicy Wok Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Abokado Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2024 |
Questions about Michael Lawrence Seafoods
What is Michael Lawrence Seafoods's food hygiene rating?
Michael Lawrence Seafoods has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Tower Hamlets Council on 22 October 2025.
Is Michael Lawrence Seafoods safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop 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 Michael Lawrence Seafoods last inspected?
Michael Lawrence Seafoods was last inspected on 22 October 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 Michael Lawrence Seafoods?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Michael Lawrence Seafoods 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 Michael Lawrence Seafoods holds a 3. 175 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Tower Hamlets Council inspects Michael Lawrence Seafoods 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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