What is the average food hygiene rating in SE15?

The average food hygiene rating in the SE15 postcode area of Southwark is 4.44 out of 5, across 527 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 SE15 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

343 food businesses in the SE15 postcode area of Southwark hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 65.1% of the 527 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 15 May 2026.

How many food businesses in SE15 have a low hygiene rating?

25 food businesses in the SE15 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 SE15 food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the SE15 postcode area of Southwark (561 establishments on record, 527 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 SE15

Restaurants, takeaways and cafes in the SE15 postcode area of Southwark hold an average food hygiene rating of 4.44/5, with 65.1% rated 5 (Very Good). Covers 561 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

SE15 (Southwark) has 343 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 527 rated premises (65.1%). 25 premises are rated 2 or below. The most recent inspection on record is dated 15 May 2026.

Rating distribution in SE15

5★ Very Good

343 (65.1%)

4★ Good

107 (20.3%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

52 (9.9%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

18 (3.4%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

6 (1.1%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

1 (0.2%)

Plus 24 awaiting inspection and 10 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Food hygiene in SE15: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in SE15?: The average food hygiene rating in the SE15 postcode area of Southwark is 4.44 out of 5, across 527 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 SE15 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 343 food businesses in the SE15 postcode area of Southwark hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 65.1% of the 527 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 15 May 2026.
How many food businesses in SE15 have a low hygiene rating?: 25 food businesses in the SE15 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 SE15 food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the SE15 postcode area of Southwark (561 establishments on record, 527 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 SE15

K & o childcareCaring Premises · Unit G7 G9 To G13 G17 To G18 And M5 Sojourner Truth Community Centre, 161, Sumner Road, London · SE15 6JL
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 15 May 2026
DaydreamerRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cornerhouse Cafe, 133a, Rye Lane, London · SE15 4BQ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 10 May 2026
Lai raiRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 181, Rye Lane, London · SE15 4TP
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 9 May 2026
Magna group enterprisesSchool/college/university · 5, Adys Road, London · SE15 4DX
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 May 2026
Little jungle uk ltdOther catering premises · Little Jungle Nursery, 47a, Amott Road, London · SE15 4HU
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 May 2026
Abc studio childcare plusSchool/college/university · Latter Rain Outpouring Revival, 50, Copleston Road, London · SE15 4AD
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 7 May 2026
Pilgrims way junior & infant schoolSchool/college/university · Pilgrims Way Junior And Infant School, Manor Grove, London · SE15 1EF
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 7 May 2026
Just fab kitchen ltdRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Unit 54a Rye Lane Market, 48, Rye Lane, London · SE15 5BY
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 May 2026
Rustic food and goodOther catering premises · Unit 28 Rye Lane Market, 48, Rye Lane, London · SE15 5BY
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 May 2026
Bradfield youth clubOther catering premises · 5-13, Commercial Way, London · SE15 6DQ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 23 April 2026
Lidl uk gmbhRetailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · 760, Old Kent Road, London · SE15 1NJ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 23 April 2026
Sunhill peckhamCaring Premises · Toddle On Inn Robert Court, 4, Sternhall Lane, London · SE15 4BE
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 April 2026

Places needing improvement in SE15

Fresh fish & seafoodRetailers - other · 77, Rye Lane, London · SE15 5EX
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 18 March 2026
Roosters hutTakeaway/sandwich shop · 177-179, Rye Lane, London · SE15 4TP
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 29 November 2025
Peckham food storeRetailers - other · 64, Peckham High Street, London · SE15 5DP
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 22 September 2025
Lolak afrique restaurantRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 38-40, Choumert Road, London · SE15 4SE
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 17 July 2025
Pak butchers (peckham) limitedRetailers - other · Unit 14 The Aylesham Centre, Rye Lane, London · SE15 5EW
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 11 December 2024
Westland coffee and wineRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Westland Coffee And Wine, 120, Peckham Hill Street, London · SE15 5QN
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 23 February 2026
Yop city le marcheRetailers - other · 32a, Peckham High Street, London · SE15 5DP
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 25 February 2025
19 fifty seven restaurantRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 660, Old Kent Road, London · SE15 1JF
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 5 September 2025

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 561 real Food Standards Agency records for the SE15 postcode area, of which 527 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.