Bow Groceries Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Tower Hamlets
Bow Groceries Ltd 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 5 April 2022, more than 4 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: 175 Bow Road, London, E3 2SG
How it compares in Tower Hamlets
In Tower Hamlets, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Bow Groceries Ltd 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% | ← Bow Groceries Ltd | |
| 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 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 Bow Groceries Ltd 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 Bow Groceries Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5th Avenue Retailers - other | 392 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| A Catering Canteen Limited Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Accent Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Akdeniz Artisan Bakery Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2024 |
| Ahmed Grocery Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
| Alanya Turkish with Fusion Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Albert Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
| 'Ello Bagel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
Questions about Bow Groceries Ltd
What is Bow Groceries Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Bow Groceries Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Tower Hamlets Council on 5 April 2022.
Is Bow Groceries Ltd 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 Bow Groceries Ltd last inspected?
Bow Groceries Ltd was last inspected on 5 April 2022, more than 4 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 Bow Groceries Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Bow Groceries Ltd 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 Bow Groceries Ltd holds a 4. 460 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Tower Hamlets Council inspects Bow Groceries Ltd 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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