The Hungry Cow

London

Food hygiene rating 4 / 5 · Good

Squeaky clean

The Hungry Cow scored a 4 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

The breakdown

Hygiene Good Cleanliness & condition Good Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 15 June 2026 by Tower Hamlets.

Rating over time

We have recorded 3 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Hungry Cow, from September 2020 to June 2026. Its hygiene rating has gone down, from 5 in 2020 to 4 in 2026.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of The Hungry Cow.

Food hygiene rating history for The Hungry Cow
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
9 September 2020	5 / 5	Very good
12 July 2024	4 / 5	Good
15 June 2026	4 / 5	Good

What does this rating mean?

The Hungry Cow in London has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

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?

The Hungry Cow,
111a Commercial Road,
London,
E1 1RD

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

Who inspects The Hungry Cow?

Food hygiene at The Hungry Cow 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 The Hungry Cow

What is The Hungry Cow’s food hygiene rating?

The Hungry Cow has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (Good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 15 June 2026.

When was The Hungry Cow last inspected?

The Hungry Cow was last inspected by Tower Hamlets on 15 June 2026.

Is a 4 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

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.