Food hygiene ratings in Southwark
Our data holds 3,325 food businesses in Southwark, rated between 2017-04-25 and 2026-08-24. 64.5% (2,143) are rated 5 (very good), below the 68.9% average across all 329 local authorities in our data. 75 (2.3%) are rated 0 to 2 (improvement required). That places Southwark 253rd of 329 local authorities by share of food businesses rated 5 (very good).
Hygiene rating distribution in Southwark
| hygiene rating | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 5 (very good) | 2,143 | 64.5% |
| 4 (good) | 541 | 16.3% |
| 3 (generally satisfactory) | 230 | 6.9% |
| 2 (improvement necessary) | 57 | 1.7% |
| 1 (major improvement necessary) | 15 | 0.5% |
| 0 (urgent improvement necessary) | 3 | 0.1% |
| Awaiting inspection | 269 | 8.1% |
| Exempt | 67 | 2% |
By business type
| business type | food businesses | rated 5 (very good) |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 965 | 66.5% |
| Retailers - other | 692 | 54.9% |
| Takeaway/sandwich shop | 628 | 56.5% |
| Other catering premises | 288 | 68.1% |
| Pub/bar/nightclub | 200 | 73.5% |
| School/college/university | 171 | 81.3% |
| Caring Premises | 96 | 83.3% |
| Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 95 | 77.9% |
Food businesses rated per month in Southwark
Most recently rated food businesses rated 0 to 2 (improvement required) in Southwark
The 20 most recent of 75. Results are dated and may have changed since; check the source before relying on them.
| Name | hygiene rating | Rated | Type | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J&j butchers | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-07-28 | Retailers - other | SE17 2DN |
| Latin american kitchen-nativo | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-07-21 | Retailers - other | SE1 6DR |
| Baba butcher and grocers ltd | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-07-14 | Retailers - other | SE15 5BS |
| Peckham fish limited | 0 (urgent improvement necessary) | 2026-07-14 | Retailers - other | SE15 5EX |
| Silka restaurant | 0 (urgent improvement necessary) | 2026-06-02 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | SE1 1TL |
| Cantinho da maya | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-06-01 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | SE16 3TP |
| Tennessee fried chicken | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-05-21 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | SE5 0EE |
| Murger han elephant and castle | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-05-08 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | SE17 1EN |
| Blue anchor fish bar | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-04-30 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | SE16 3UL |
| Afro meat & grocery | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-04-22 | Retailers - other | SE17 2DQ |
| Petitou ltd | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-03-31 | Retailers - other | SE15 4AR |
| Lao yu food t/a mr yu bentos | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-03-31 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | SE17 2DN |
| London bridge hotel | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-03-10 | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | SE1 9SG |
| Castle public house | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-03-07 | Pub/bar/nightclub | SE22 9JJ |
| Westland coffee and wine | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-02-23 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | SE15 5QN |
| The gladstone | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-01-19 | Pub/bar/nightclub | SE1 1QN |
| La cabana | 0 (urgent improvement necessary) | 2026-01-16 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | SE1 4AG |
| Gumboots nursery & pre-school | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-01-14 | Caring Premises | SE22 9EP |
| Presco food and wine 24 hrs | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2025-12-17 | Retailers - other | SE5 7EW |
| Roma cafe | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2025-12-08 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | SE15 6TR |
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Questions about Southwark
How many food businesses in Southwark are rated 5 (very good)?
2,143 of 3,325 food businesses in Southwark (64.5%) are rated 5 (very good), as of 2026-08-24.
Which food businesses in Southwark are rated 0 to 2 (improvement required)?
75 food businesses in Southwark are rated 0 to 2 (improvement required). The most recently rated are listed on this page; the full list is available as a spreadsheet download.
How up to date is this Southwark data?
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