Star of the East

London

Food hygiene rating 3 / 5 · Generally satisfactory

Middle of the road

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory - perfectly fine, but with a bit of room to improve.

The breakdown

Hygiene Good Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 27 May 2026 by Tower Hamlets.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for Star of the East, from November 2021 to May 2026. Its hygiene rating has gone down, from 5 in 2021 to 3 in 2026.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of Star of the East.

Food hygiene rating history for Star of the East
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
23 November 2021	5 / 5	Very good
27 May 2026	3 / 5	Generally satisfactory

What does this rating mean?

Star of the East in London has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

Star Of The East Public House,
805a Commercial Road,
London,
E14 7HG

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for Star of the East. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects Star of the East?

Food hygiene at Star of the East is inspected by Tower Hamlets, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.towerhamlets.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about Star of the East

What is Star of the East’s food hygiene rating?

Star of the East has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (Generally satisfactory), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 27 May 2026.

When was Star of the East last inspected?

Star of the East was last inspected by Tower Hamlets on 27 May 2026.

Is a 3 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.