68 & Shanghai
Inspection Scores
Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
68 & Shanghai is a pub/bar/nightclub located at 68 & Shanghai, 76 Commercial Street, London, E1 6LY, in the Tower Hamlets local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 27 May 2026, 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 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — 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 2,173 registered food businesses, of which 79% 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 pub, bar or nightclub serving food, this business is assessed on both its food preparation areas and bar service areas, including cellar hygiene and the safe storage of perishable items. 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
- Pub/bar/nightclub
- Address
- 68 & Shanghai, 76 Commercial Street, London
- Postcode
- E1 6LY
- Local Authority
- Tower Hamlets
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 1769122
Location
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of 68 & Shanghai?
68 & Shanghai 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 pub/bar/nightclub?
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 68 & Shanghai last inspected?
68 & Shanghai was last inspected on 2026-05-27. 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 68 & Shanghai located?
68 & Shanghai is located at 68 & Shanghai, 76 Commercial Street, London , E1 6LY, in the Tower Hamlets local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the E1 postcode area.