Star of the East food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Tower Hamlets
Star of the East holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
This is a fresh result: Star of the East was inspected on 27 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Star Of The East Public House, 805a Commercial Road, London, E14 7HG
How it compares in Tower Hamlets
In Tower Hamlets, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Star of the East sits behind roughly 2,519 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,059 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 460 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 175 | 6% | ← Star of the East | |
| 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 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 Star of the East 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 Star of the East, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Aksa Services Retailers - other | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Alan's Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2025 |
| Ahmeds News Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Acai Berry Canary Wharf Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| A H Cox (Billingsgate) Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| A A Lyons Distributors/Transporters | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2024 |
| Afikala Afrikana Distributors/Transporters | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| AA Psychiatry Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
Questions about Star of the East
What is Star of the East's food hygiene rating?
Star of the East has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Tower Hamlets Council on 27 May 2026.
Is Star of the East safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Star of the East last inspected?
Star of the East was last inspected on 27 May 2026, a month 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 Star of the East?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Star of the East 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 Star of the East holds a 3. 175 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Tower Hamlets Council inspects Star of the East 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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