Apples and Pears food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Tower Hamlets
Apples and Pears holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 30 July 2023, 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: Apples and Pears, 26 Osborn Street, London, E1 6TD
How it compares in Tower Hamlets
In Tower Hamlets, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so Apples and Pears sits behind roughly 2,068 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,068 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 459 | 16% | ← Apples and Pears | |
| 3 out of 5 | 172 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 85 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 62 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 312 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 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 Apples and Pears 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 Apples and Pears, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A R S Cash & Carry Retailers - other | 296 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2023 |
| 68 & Shanghai Pub/bar/nightclub | 366 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Aba Rai Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 374 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| 24 Karak Takeaway/sandwich shop | 434 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2025 |
| 1947 Restaurant, Bar & Pizza Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 437 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| 93 Feet East Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2026 |
| 3 Leaf Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
| 2nigerianboys Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2025 |
Questions about Apples and Pears
What is Apples and Pears's food hygiene rating?
Apples and Pears has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Tower Hamlets Council on 30 July 2023.
Is Apples and Pears 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Apples and Pears last inspected?
Apples and Pears was last inspected on 30 July 2023, 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 Apples and Pears?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Apples and Pears compare to other places in Tower Hamlets?
73% of the 2,850 rated food businesses in Tower Hamlets hold the top rating of 5, while Apples and Pears holds a 4. 459 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Tower Hamlets Council inspects Apples and Pears 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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