West Quay News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Tower Hamlets
West Quay News holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: West Quay News was inspected on 12 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: West Quay News, 371 Westferry Road, London, E14 3RH
How it compares in Tower Hamlets
That puts West Quay News 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% | ← West Quay News | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- 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 West Quay News 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 West Quay News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3Kobros Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Alpha Childcare Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Abokado Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2024 |
| Admiral Hardy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| 15grams coffee house Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Aizah Thai & Cafe, Spicy Wok Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| 18Grams Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
Questions about West Quay News
What is West Quay News's food hygiene rating?
West Quay News has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tower Hamlets Council on 12 June 2026.
Is West Quay News 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was West Quay News last inspected?
West Quay News was last inspected on 12 June 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 West Quay News?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does West Quay News 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 West Quay News is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tower Hamlets Council inspects West Quay News 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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