The Sipping Room food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Tower Hamlets
The Sipping Room holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 July 2024, 23 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: The Sipping Room, 16 Hertsmere Road, London, E14 4EF
How it compares in Tower Hamlets
That puts The Sipping Room 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% | ← The Sipping Room | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 The Sipping Room 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 The Sipping Room, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acai Berry Canary Wharf Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Al Aksa Services Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| A H Cox (Billingsgate) Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| A A Lyons Distributors/Transporters | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2024 |
| Afikala Afrikana Distributors/Transporters | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| AA Psychiatry Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
| 640 East Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Abokado Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2024 |
Questions about The Sipping Room
What is The Sipping Room's food hygiene rating?
The Sipping Room has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tower Hamlets Council on 23 July 2024.
Is The Sipping Room 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Sipping Room last inspected?
The Sipping Room was last inspected on 23 July 2024, 23 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 The Sipping Room?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 The Sipping Room 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 The Sipping Room is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tower Hamlets Council inspects The Sipping Room 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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