Chi Chi + the Pasta Family food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Tower Hamlets
Chi Chi + the Pasta Family holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 24 November 2025, 7 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: 50 Hanbury Street, London, E1 5JL
How it compares in Tower Hamlets
In Tower Hamlets, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Chi Chi + the Pasta Family sits behind roughly 2,059 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,059 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 460 | 16% | ← Chi Chi + the Pasta Family | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety 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 Chi Chi + the Pasta Family 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 Chi Chi + the Pasta Family, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aba Rai Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| 24 Karak Takeaway/sandwich shop | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2025 |
| 93 Feet East Pub/bar/nightclub | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2026 |
| 68 & Shanghai Pub/bar/nightclub | 316 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| 2nigerianboys Mobile caterer | 352 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2025 |
| A&O Shearman LLP Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| A R S Cash & Carry Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2023 |
| Acai Berry Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2025 |
Questions about Chi Chi + the Pasta Family
What is Chi Chi + the Pasta Family's food hygiene rating?
Chi Chi + the Pasta Family has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Tower Hamlets Council on 24 November 2025.
Is Chi Chi + the Pasta Family safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Chi Chi + the Pasta Family last inspected?
Chi Chi + the Pasta Family was last inspected on 24 November 2025, 7 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 Chi Chi + the Pasta Family?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Chi Chi + the Pasta Family 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 Chi Chi + the Pasta Family holds a 4. 460 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Tower Hamlets Council inspects Chi Chi + the Pasta Family 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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