Southwark has 3,186 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.6 out of 5, which is in line with the national average of 4.6.
89% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 71% achieving the top rating of 5.
Among business types, school/college/university establishments lead the way with an average rating of 4.9 across 151 inspected premises.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen is the most common category, accounting for 32% of food businesses in Southwark.
186 establishments have been inspected in the last 90 days.
133 establishments were newly inspected in the last 30 days.
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There are currently 3,186 food businesses with hygiene ratings in Southwark, out of 639,875 rated establishments across the UK.
In Southwark, the average hygiene rating is 4.6/5 — in line with the national average of 4.6/5. 71% of rated businesses in Southwark hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in Southwark are carried out by Southwark. Inspectors assess how hygienically food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety procedures.
Ratings follow the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), scoring businesses from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). Ratings are updated following inspections and may change over time. Data for Southwark was last updated on 8 July 2026.