Beigel Bake food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Tower Hamlets
Beigel Bake 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 20 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: Beigel Bake, 159 Brick Lane, London, E1 6SB
How it compares in Tower Hamlets
In Tower Hamlets, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Beigel Bake 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% | ← Beigel Bake | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Beigel Bake 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 Beigel Bake, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 93 Feet East Pub/bar/nightclub | 321 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2026 |
| Acai Berry Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 354 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2025 |
| 24 Karak Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2025 |
| Aba Rai Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| 2nigerianboys Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2025 |
| A&O Shearman LLP Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| 68 & Shanghai Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| 081 Pizzeria Napoletana Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
Questions about Beigel Bake
What is Beigel Bake's food hygiene rating?
Beigel Bake has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Tower Hamlets Council on 20 October 2025.
Is Beigel Bake 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 Beigel Bake last inspected?
Beigel Bake was last inspected on 20 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 Beigel Bake?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Beigel Bake 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 Beigel Bake holds a 4. 460 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Tower Hamlets Council inspects Beigel Bake 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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