Cafe Grill food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Tower Hamlets
Cafe Grill holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 January 2025, 18 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: 35 Brick Lane, London, E1 6PU
How it compares in Tower Hamlets
That puts Cafe Grill 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% | ← Cafe Grill | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Cafe Grill 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 Cafe Grill, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aba Rai Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 189 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| 68 & Shanghai Pub/bar/nightclub | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| 24 Karak Takeaway/sandwich shop | 244 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2025 |
| 93 Feet East Pub/bar/nightclub | 364 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2026 |
| 2nigerianboys Mobile caterer | 383 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2025 |
| 1947 Restaurant, Bar & Pizza Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 426 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| A&O Shearman LLP Other catering premises | 437 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| A R S Cash & Carry Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2023 |
Questions about Cafe Grill
What is Cafe Grill's food hygiene rating?
Cafe Grill has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tower Hamlets Council on 9 January 2025.
Is Cafe Grill 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cafe Grill last inspected?
Cafe Grill was last inspected on 9 January 2025, 18 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 Cafe Grill?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Cafe Grill 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 Cafe Grill is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tower Hamlets Council inspects Cafe Grill 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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