Hungerford Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Tower Hamlets
Hungerford Arms 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 24 January 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: Hungerford Arms Public House, 240 Commercial Road, London, E1 2NB
How it compares in Tower Hamlets
That puts Hungerford Arms 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% | ← Hungerford Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Hungerford Arms 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 Hungerford Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A R S Cash & Carry Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2023 |
| Aba Rai Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| 24 Karak Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2025 |
| A & A Best Food Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| 68 & Shanghai Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| 1947 Restaurant, Bar & Pizza Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| 93 Feet East Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2026 |
| 450 Degrees Mobile caterer | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2024 |
Questions about Hungerford Arms
What is Hungerford Arms's food hygiene rating?
Hungerford Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tower Hamlets Council on 24 January 2024.
Is Hungerford Arms 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 Hungerford Arms last inspected?
Hungerford Arms was last inspected on 24 January 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 Hungerford Arms?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hungerford Arms 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 Hungerford Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tower Hamlets Council inspects Hungerford Arms 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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