Hei Hei food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Tower Hamlets
Hei Hei holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 November 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: 7 Selby Street, London, E1 5BX
How it compares in Tower Hamlets
That puts Hei Hei 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% | ← Hei Hei | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- 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 Hei Hei 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 Hei Hei, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A R S Cash & Carry Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2023 |
| 93 Feet East Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2026 |
| Aba Rai Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| 24 Karak Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2025 |
| 68 & Shanghai Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| 2nigerianboys Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2025 |
| Acai Berry Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2025 |
| 450 Degrees Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2024 |
Questions about Hei Hei
What is Hei Hei's food hygiene rating?
Hei Hei has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tower Hamlets Council on 7 November 2025.
Is Hei Hei 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hei Hei last inspected?
Hei Hei was last inspected on 7 November 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 Hei Hei?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hei Hei 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 Hei Hei is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tower Hamlets Council inspects Hei Hei 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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