Belgrave refrigeration services food hygiene rating
Distributors/Transporters · Southwark
Belgrave refrigeration services holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the distributor that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 9 September 2019, more than 6 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 82, Druid Street, SE1 2HQ
How it compares in Southwark
A 2 is rare: only 56 of 2,978 rated places in Southwark score this low, about one in 53. By contrast 72% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,138 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 535 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 226 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 56 | 2% | ← Belgrave refrigeration services | |
| 1 out of 5 | 21 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 251 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Belgrave refrigeration services the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Belgrave refrigeration services, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 express Retailers - other | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Abbey local Retailers - other | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2021 |
| A & A Best Food Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| 13 acre orchard Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| 14 Stories Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| A & d news Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2021 |
Questions about Belgrave refrigeration services
What is Belgrave refrigeration services's food hygiene rating?
Belgrave refrigeration services has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Southwark Council on 9 September 2019.
Is Belgrave refrigeration services safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The distributor is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Belgrave refrigeration services last inspected?
Belgrave refrigeration services was last inspected on 9 September 2019, more than 6 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Southwark Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Belgrave refrigeration services?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Belgrave refrigeration services compare to other places in Southwark?
72% of the 2,978 rated food businesses in Southwark hold the top rating of 5, while Belgrave refrigeration services holds a 2. 56 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Southwark Council inspects Belgrave refrigeration services and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Southwark, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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