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Food Hygiene Ratings in SE16
Restaurants, takeaways and cafes in the SE16 postcode area of Southwark hold an average food hygiene rating of 4.68/5, with 75.9% rated 5 (Very Good). Covers 427 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).
Quick answer
SE16 (Southwark) has 296 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 390 rated premises (75.9%). 4 premises are rated 2 or below. The most recent inspection on record is dated 11 May 2026.
Rating distribution in SE16
Plus 28 awaiting inspection and 9 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).
Food hygiene in SE16: frequently asked questions
- What is the average food hygiene rating in SE16?
- The average food hygiene rating in the SE16 postcode area of Southwark is 4.68 out of 5, across 390 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 SE16 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?
- 296 food businesses in the SE16 postcode area of Southwark hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 75.9% of the 390 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 11 May 2026.
- How many food businesses in SE16 have a low hygiene rating?
- 4 food businesses in the SE16 postcode area of Southwark are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 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 SE16 food hygiene data come from?
- Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the SE16 postcode area of Southwark (427 establishments on record, 390 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 SE16
- Sen restaurantRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 190, Lower Road, London · SE16 2UN5/5 · Very GoodInspected 11 May 2026
- Londis / post officeRetailers - other · 156-158, Jamaica Road, London · SE16 4RT5/5 · Very GoodInspected 7 May 2026
- The gregorianPub/bar/nightclub · The Gregorian, 96, Jamaica Road, London · SE16 4SQ5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 May 2026
- Little acorn day nurserySchool/college/university · Little Acorn Day Nursery Prestwood House St Crispins Estate, Drummond Road, London · SE16 4BU5/5 · Very GoodInspected 30 April 2026
- OliveologyImporters/Exporters · 3, Spa Arch Lane, London · SE16 3AG5/5 · Very GoodInspected 30 April 2026
- Bell & sonsRetailers - other · 13a Market Place, Southwark Park Road, London · SE16 3UQ5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 April 2026
- The brotherhood games ltdRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 210-212, Southwark Park Road, London · SE16 3RX5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 April 2026
- Burger kingRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 45 Surrey Quays Shopping Centre, Redriff Road, London · SE16 7LL5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 April 2026
- SweetieRetailers - other · SE165/5 · Very GoodInspected 31 March 2026
- Monmouth coffee companyRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 4, Dockley Road, London · SE16 3AF5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 March 2026
- GrazingRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Unit 25 To 26 Old Jamaica Business Estate, 24, Old Jamaica Road, London · SE16 4BB5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 March 2026
- Koco smashOther catering premises · 18 Surrey Quays Shopping Centre, Redriff Road, London · SE16 7LL5/5 · Very GoodInspected 25 March 2026
Places needing improvement in SE16
- Blue anchor fish barTakeaway/sandwich shop · 49, Blue Anchor Lane, London · SE16 3UL1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 30 April 2026
- Mr cappucino espresso barRetailers - other · 190, Jamaica Road, London · SE16 4RT2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 17 January 2025
- Dynamic vinesOther catering premises · Unit 5 Discovery Business Par, St Jamess Road, London · SE16 4RA2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 10 June 2025
- Uk haidilao pte.ltdTakeaway/sandwich shop · 81, Enid Street, London · SE16 3RA2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 23 September 2025
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Methodology
Figures are computed from 427 real Food Standards Agency records for the SE16 postcode area, of which 390 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.