Budgens Express food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Tower Hamlets
Budgens Express holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 September 2025, 10 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Budgens Express, 287-289 Whitechapel Road, London, E1 1BY
How it compares in Tower Hamlets
That puts Budgens Express 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% | ← Budgens Express | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Budgens 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 Budgens Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A R S Cash & Carry Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2023 |
| Aba Rai Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| 93 Feet East Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2026 |
| 24 Karak Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2025 |
| Adana Turkish with Fusion Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
| 450 Degrees Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2024 |
| 68 & Shanghai Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| 2nigerianboys Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2025 |
Questions about Budgens Express
What is Budgens Express's food hygiene rating?
Budgens Express has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tower Hamlets Council on 8 September 2025.
Is Budgens Express 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Budgens Express last inspected?
Budgens Express was last inspected on 8 September 2025, 10 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 Budgens Express?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Budgens 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, and Budgens Express is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tower Hamlets Council inspects Budgens 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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