What is the average food hygiene rating in SE1?

The average food hygiene rating in the SE1 postcode area of Southwark is 4.68 out of 5, across 1,155 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How many restaurants in SE1 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

903 food businesses in the SE1 postcode area of Southwark hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 78.2% of the 1,155 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 21 May 2026.

How many food businesses in SE1 have a low hygiene rating?

22 food businesses in the SE1 postcode area of Southwark are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 1 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.

What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?

The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.

Where does this SE1 food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the SE1 postcode area of Southwark (1,209 establishments on record, 1,155 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

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Food Hygiene Ratings in SE1

Restaurants, takeaways and cafes in the SE1 postcode area of Southwark hold an average food hygiene rating of 4.68/5, with 78.2% rated 5 (Very Good). Covers 1,209 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

SE1 (Southwark) has 903 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 1,155 rated premises (78.2%). 22 premises are rated 2 or below. The most recent inspection on record is dated 21 May 2026.

Rating distribution in SE1

5★ Very Good

903 (78.2%)

4★ Good

168 (14.5%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

62 (5.4%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

17 (1.5%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

4 (0.3%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

1 (0.1%)

Plus 35 awaiting inspection and 19 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Food hygiene in SE1: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in SE1?: The average food hygiene rating in the SE1 postcode area of Southwark is 4.68 out of 5, across 1,155 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How many restaurants in SE1 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 903 food businesses in the SE1 postcode area of Southwark hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 78.2% of the 1,155 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 21 May 2026.
How many food businesses in SE1 have a low hygiene rating?: 22 food businesses in the SE1 postcode area of Southwark are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 1 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?: The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
Where does this SE1 food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the SE1 postcode area of Southwark (1,209 establishments on record, 1,155 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

Top-rated places in SE1

Portena at chimichurrisRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 132, Southwark Bridge Road, London · SE1 0DG
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
Wilsonvale catering management at gowling wlgRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Ground Floor, 4, More London Riverside, London · SE1 2AU
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 15 May 2026
Aspire childcare project breakfast & afterschool clubSchool/college/university · Phoenix Primary School, Marlborough Grove, London · SE1 5JT
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 14 May 2026
Number 1 bar limitedPub/bar/nightclub · 1, Duke Street Hill, London · SE1 2SW
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 12 May 2026
Brotherhood of the cross and starTakeaway/sandwich shop · Brotherhood Of The Cross And Star, Falmouth Road, London · SE1 6RT
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 11 May 2026
Bar douroRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Flat Iron Square, Railway Arch 35b, Union Street · SE1 1TD
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 9 May 2026
Borough olivesRetailers - other · Borough Market, Borough High Street, London · SE1 9AH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 9 May 2026
Le quartier du marcheRetailers - other · Borough Market, Borough High Street, London · SE1 9AH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 9 May 2026
Trethowan brothersRetailers - other · Three Crown Square Borough Market, 8, Southwark Street, London · SE1 9AH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 9 May 2026
The castle canteenRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Crossway Church, Hampton Street, London · SE1 6SN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 7 May 2026
Leo's bar & kitchenRetailers - other · Sub Basement And Basement And Ground Floor, 4-6, London Bridge Street, London · SE1 9SG
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 7 May 2026
TortillaTakeaway/sandwich shop · 1, The Cut, London · SE1 8JZ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 7 May 2026

Places needing improvement in SE1

La cabanaRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 189, New Kent Road, London · SE1 4AG
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 16 January 2026
Hing loongTakeaway/sandwich shop · 59, Tower Bridge Road, London · SE1 4TL
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 24 July 2025
Brix ldnRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 16, Great Guildford Street, London · SE1 0HS
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 14 August 2025
Glass gardenTakeaway/sandwich shop · 130, Southwark Street, London · SE1 0SW
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 24 March 2026
Adam halal wayRetailers - other · 275A, Old Kent Road, London · SE1 5LU
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 3 October 2025
Flock fried chickenOther catering premises · Flat Iron Square, 45, Southwark Street · SE1 9HP
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 13 May 2025
Sk storeRetailers - other · 201-203, Old Kent Road, London · SE1 5NA
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 29 January 2025
Opa souvlakiTakeaway/sandwich shop · Flat Iron Square, 45, Southwark Street · SE1 9HP
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 13 May 2025

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 1,209 real Food Standards Agency records for the SE1 postcode area, of which 1,155 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.