Jays Off Licence food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Tower Hamlets
Jays Off Licence 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 29 September 2025, 9 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: Jays Off Licence, 43 Abbott Road, London, E14 0LR
How it compares in Tower Hamlets
In Tower Hamlets, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Jays Off Licence 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% | ← Jays Off Licence | |
| 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Jays Off Licence 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 Jays Off Licence, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Almari Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 333 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2024 |
| Amelia House Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Al Quadrifoglio Ristorante - Pizzeria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| 55 Square Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| 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 |
| Alan's Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2025 |
| A H Cox (Billingsgate) Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
Questions about Jays Off Licence
What is Jays Off Licence's food hygiene rating?
Jays Off Licence has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Tower Hamlets Council on 29 September 2025.
Is Jays Off Licence 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 Jays Off Licence last inspected?
Jays Off Licence was last inspected on 29 September 2025, 9 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 Jays Off Licence?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Jays Off Licence 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 Jays Off Licence holds a 4. 460 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Tower Hamlets Council inspects Jays Off Licence 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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