Traders Gate (London) food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Tower Hamlets
Traders Gate (London) holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business 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 13 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: 35 Tower Hill, London, EC3N 4DR
How it compares in Tower Hamlets
In Tower Hamlets, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so Traders Gate (London) 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% | ← Traders Gate (London) | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Traders Gate (London) 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 Traders Gate (London), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A & A Best Food Other catering premises | 207 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| 14 Stories Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 429 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| 1947 Restaurant, Bar & Pizza Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| 10th Floor Coffee Bar - CFC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| 8 Bishopsgate By Rhubarb Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| 3 Leaf Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
| Abokado Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| 24 express Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
Questions about Traders Gate (London)
What is Traders Gate (London)'s food hygiene rating?
Traders Gate (London) has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Tower Hamlets Council on 13 May 2024.
Is Traders Gate (London) 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 business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Traders Gate (London) last inspected?
Traders Gate (London) was last inspected on 13 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 Traders Gate (London)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Traders Gate (London) 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 Traders Gate (London) holds a 4. 459 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Tower Hamlets Council inspects Traders Gate (London) 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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