Printers and Stationers food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Tower Hamlets
Printers and Stationers holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 9 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Printers and Stationers, 21a Ezra Street, London, E2 7RH
How it compares in Tower Hamlets
In Tower Hamlets, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Printers and Stationers 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% | ← Printers and Stationers | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- 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 Printers and Stationers 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 Printers and Stationers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acorn House Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2019 |
| Acai Berry Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2025 |
| 081 Pizzeria Napoletana Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| 93 Feet East Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2026 |
| 24 Karak Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2025 |
| 4cose Ltd Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| Aba Rai Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Accurx Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2024 |
Questions about Printers and Stationers
What is Printers and Stationers's food hygiene rating?
Printers and Stationers has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Tower Hamlets Council on 9 May 2024.
Is Printers and Stationers 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Printers and Stationers last inspected?
Printers and Stationers was last inspected on 9 May 2024, more than 2 years 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 Printers and Stationers?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Printers and Stationers 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 Printers and Stationers holds a 4. 460 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Tower Hamlets Council inspects Printers and Stationers 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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