Rusty Bike food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Tower Hamlets
Rusty Bike holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Rusty Bike, 588 Mile End Road, London, E3 4PH
How it compares in Tower Hamlets
That puts Rusty Bike 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% | ← Rusty Bike | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Rusty Bike 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 Rusty Bike, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 'Ello Bagel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Ahmed Grocery Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
| Afrikana Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Ahmeds News Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| 5th Avenue Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Akdeniz Artisan Bakery Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2024 |
| Accent Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| 13Express Roman Rd Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
Questions about Rusty Bike
What is Rusty Bike's food hygiene rating?
Rusty Bike has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tower Hamlets Council on 29 October 2024.
Is Rusty Bike 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Rusty Bike last inspected?
Rusty Bike was last inspected on 29 October 2024, 20 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 Rusty Bike?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Rusty Bike 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 Rusty Bike is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tower Hamlets Council inspects Rusty Bike 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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