Union Shop
Inspection Scores
Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
Union Shop is a restaurant/cafe/canteen located at Queen Mary University Students Union, 432 Bancroft Road, London, E1 4DH, in the Tower Hamlets local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 28 July 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 0 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 0 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Tower Hamlets oversees 3,172 registered food businesses, of which 80% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Tower Hamlets is 4.5 out of 5. As a restaurant or cafe, this business is assessed on how food is prepared and cooked on the premises, the cleanliness of the kitchen and dining areas, and whether staff follow proper hand-washing and cross-contamination prevention procedures. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.
Details
- Business Type
- Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
- Address
- Queen Mary University Students Union, 432 Bancroft Road, London
- Postcode
- E1 4DH
- Local Authority
- Tower Hamlets
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 103255
Location
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of Union Shop?
Union Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Tower Hamlets.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a restaurant/cafe/canteen?
A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.
When was Union Shop last inspected?
Union Shop was last inspected on 2025-07-28. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.
Where is Union Shop located?
Union Shop is located at Queen Mary University Students Union, 432 Bancroft Road, London , E1 4DH, in the Tower Hamlets local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the E1 postcode area.