Hichki

16-18 Whitechapel Road, London, E1 1EWRestaurant / Café / CanteenLast inspected 18 August 2026 (1 month ago)

Major improvement necessary

Inspection breakdown

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40 points in total. The overall rating is set by the total and by the worst single area, so 20 points for cleanliness and condition holds this business at 1.

Hygienic food handling

Generally satisfactory

10 of 25 points

Preparation, cooking, re-heating, cooling and storage

Cleanliness and condition

Major improvement necessary

20 of 25 points

Layout, ventilation, hand washing facilities and pest control

Management of food safety

Generally satisfactory

10 of 30 points

Checks in place, staff knowledge, and confidence standards will be kept up

Location

16-18 Whitechapel Road, London, E1 1EW (opens in Google Maps)

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Rating history

Unchanged at 1 since the previous inspection.

1
Major improvement necessaryCurrent · 18 August 2026
1
Major improvement necessary8 July 2026
2
Improvement necessary8 January 2026

Details

Scheme: Food Hygiene Rating Scheme · England
Local authority: Tower Hamlets
Town/city: London
County: Greater London
Business type: Restaurant / Café / Canteen
FHRS ID: 73132

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