The Gun food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Tower Hamlets
The Gun holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 15 April 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: Gun Tavern Public House, 27 Cold Harbour, London, E14 9NS
How it compares in Tower Hamlets
In Tower Hamlets, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so The Gun 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% | ← The Gun | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Gun 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 Gun, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aizah Thai & Cafe, Spicy Wok Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 435 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| AA Psychiatry Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
| Abokado Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2024 |
| A A Lyons Distributors/Transporters | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2024 |
| Afikala Afrikana Distributors/Transporters | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| A H Cox (Billingsgate) Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| All Bar One Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Afrikana Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
Questions about The Gun
What is The Gun's food hygiene rating?
The Gun has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Tower Hamlets Council on 15 April 2024.
Is The Gun 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Gun last inspected?
The Gun was last inspected on 15 April 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 The Gun?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Gun 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 The Gun holds a 4. 460 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Tower Hamlets Council inspects The Gun 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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