Old Ford Convenience Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Tower Hamlets
Old Ford Convenience Store holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 16 February 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: Old Ford Convenience Store, 464 Old Ford Road, London, E3 5JP
How it compares in Tower Hamlets
In Tower Hamlets, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Old Ford Convenience Store 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% | ← Old Ford Convenience Store | |
| 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 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 Old Ford Convenience Store 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 Old Ford Convenience Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmed Grocery Retailers - other | 313 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
| Alanya Turkish with Fusion Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 343 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| 'Ello Bagel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 407 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Akdeniz Artisan Bakery Retailers - other | 410 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2024 |
| Accent Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| 5th Avenue Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Ace Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| 13Express Roman Rd Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
Questions about Old Ford Convenience Store
What is Old Ford Convenience Store's food hygiene rating?
Old Ford Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Tower Hamlets Council on 16 February 2024.
Is Old Ford Convenience Store 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Old Ford Convenience Store last inspected?
Old Ford Convenience Store was last inspected on 16 February 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 Old Ford Convenience Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Old Ford Convenience Store 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 Old Ford Convenience Store holds a 4. 460 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Tower Hamlets Council inspects Old Ford Convenience Store 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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