Flat Iron
Inspection Scores
Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
Flat Iron is a restaurant/cafe/canteen located at Flat Iron, 88-90 Commercial Street, London, E1 6LY, in the Tower Hamlets local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 29 April 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — 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
- Flat Iron, 88-90 Commercial Street, London
- Postcode
- E1 6LY
- Local Authority
- Tower Hamlets
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 90645
Location
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of Flat Iron?
Flat Iron 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 Flat Iron last inspected?
Flat Iron was last inspected on 2025-04-29. 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 Flat Iron located?
Flat Iron is located at Flat Iron, 88-90 Commercial Street, London , E1 6LY, in the Tower Hamlets local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the E1 postcode area.