Shadwell Grocers food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Tower Hamlets
Shadwell Grocers holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the shop and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Shadwell Grocers was inspected on 16 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 83-85 Watney Street, London, E1 2QE
How it compares in Tower Hamlets
A 1 is rare: only 62 of 2,846 rated places in Tower Hamlets score this low, about one in 46. By contrast 72% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,059 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 460 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 175 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 86 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 62 | 2% | ← Shadwell Grocers | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Major improvement necessary
- 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 Shadwell Grocers the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled and the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Shadwell Grocers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A R S Cash & Carry Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2023 |
| A & A Best Food Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| Accent catering ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| 1947 Restaurant, Bar & Pizza Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Aba Rai Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| 68 & Shanghai Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| 24 Karak Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2025 |
| 93 Feet East Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2026 |
Questions about Shadwell Grocers
What is Shadwell Grocers's food hygiene rating?
Shadwell Grocers has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Tower Hamlets Council on 16 June 2026.
Is Shadwell Grocers safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Shadwell Grocers last inspected?
Shadwell Grocers was last inspected on 16 June 2026, within the last month. 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 Shadwell Grocers?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "major improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Shadwell Grocers 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 Shadwell Grocers holds a 1. 62 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Tower Hamlets Council inspects Shadwell Grocers 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Tower Hamlets, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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