Prospect of Whitby food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Tower Hamlets
Prospect of Whitby holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 October 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: Prospect Of Whitby Public House, 57 Wapping Wall, London, E1W 3SH
How it compares in Tower Hamlets
That puts Prospect of Whitby 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% | ← Prospect of Whitby | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Prospect of Whitby 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 Prospect of Whitby, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accent catering ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| 1882 events ltd t/achick n sours Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Ahmeds News Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| A R S Cash & Carry Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2023 |
| African fruit & veg Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2019 |
| A & A Best Food Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
Questions about Prospect of Whitby
What is Prospect of Whitby's food hygiene rating?
Prospect of Whitby has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tower Hamlets Council on 16 October 2025.
Is Prospect of Whitby 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Prospect of Whitby last inspected?
Prospect of Whitby was last inspected on 16 October 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 Prospect of Whitby?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Prospect of Whitby 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 Prospect of Whitby is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tower Hamlets Council inspects Prospect of Whitby 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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