Hamlets Express food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Tower Hamlets
Hamlets Express holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 2 August 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: 104 Hamlets Way, London, E3 4SY
How it compares in Tower Hamlets
In Tower Hamlets, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Hamlets Express 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% | ← Hamlets Express | |
| 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 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 Hamlets Express 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 Hamlets Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmeds News Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Afrikana Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| 'Ello Bagel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Alanya Turkish with Fusion Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| 450 Degrees Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2024 |
| 13Express Roman Rd Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Ahmed Grocery Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
| 5th Avenue Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
Questions about Hamlets Express
What is Hamlets Express's food hygiene rating?
Hamlets Express has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Tower Hamlets Council on 2 August 2023.
Is Hamlets Express 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hamlets Express last inspected?
Hamlets Express was last inspected on 2 August 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 Hamlets Express?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", 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 Hamlets Express 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 Hamlets Express holds a 4. 460 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Tower Hamlets Council inspects Hamlets Express 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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