We Are Bard Books food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Tower Hamlets
We Are Bard Books holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 1 August 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: We Are Bard Books, 341-343 Roman Road, London, E3 5QR
How it compares in Tower Hamlets
That puts We Are Bard Books among the 2,068 places in Tower Hamlets holding top marks, 73% 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 | 2,068 | 73% | ← We Are Bard Books | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 459 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 172 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 85 | 3% | ||
| 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 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 We Are Bard Books 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 We Are Bard Books, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 'Ello Bagel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| 13Express Roman Rd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Ahmed Grocery Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
| Ace Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| 450 Degrees Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2024 |
| Accent Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Afrikana Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| 4cose Ltd Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
Questions about We Are Bard Books
What is We Are Bard Books's food hygiene rating?
We Are Bard Books has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tower Hamlets Council on 1 August 2024.
Is We Are Bard Books 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was We Are Bard Books last inspected?
We Are Bard Books was last inspected on 1 August 2024, 23 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 We Are Bard Books?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 We Are Bard Books compare to other places in Tower Hamlets?
73% of the 2,850 rated food businesses in Tower Hamlets hold the top rating of 5, and We Are Bard Books is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tower Hamlets Council inspects We Are Bard Books 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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