Almari food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Tower Hamlets
Almari 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 11 June 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: 71 New Village Avenue, London, E14 0TE
How it compares in Tower Hamlets
That puts Almari 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% | ← Almari | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Almari 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 Almari, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Quadrifoglio Ristorante - Pizzeria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 371 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Amelia House Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| A H Cox (Billingsgate) Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| A A Lyons Distributors/Transporters | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2024 |
| Afikala Afrikana Distributors/Transporters | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| Alan's Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2025 |
| All Bar One Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Afrikana Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
Questions about Almari
What is Almari's food hygiene rating?
Almari has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tower Hamlets Council on 11 June 2024.
Is Almari 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 Almari last inspected?
Almari was last inspected on 11 June 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 Almari?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Almari 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 Almari is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tower Hamlets Council inspects Almari 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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