The local pantry food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Southwark
The local pantry holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 21 August 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 185, Rotherhithe New Road, SE16 2BE
How it compares in Southwark
In Southwark, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so The local pantry sits behind roughly 2,138 nearby businesses. 18% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,138 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 535 | 18% | ← The local pantry | |
| 3 out of 5 | 226 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 56 | 2% | ||
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 The local pantry none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The local pantry, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Steps Community Nursery Caring Premises | 409 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| African fruit & veg Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2019 |
| 1882 events ltd t/achick n sours Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Admiral Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Albion fish bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2026 |
| Accent catering ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Afrikiko restaurant and night club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| Against the grain cidery ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2025 |
Questions about The local pantry
What is The local pantry's food hygiene rating?
The local pantry has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Southwark Council on 21 August 2024.
Is The local pantry safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The local pantry last inspected?
The local pantry was last inspected on 21 August 2024, 22 months 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 The local pantry?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The local pantry compare to other places in Southwark?
72% of the 2,978 rated food businesses in Southwark hold the top rating of 5, while The local pantry holds a 4. 535 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Southwark Council inspects The local pantry 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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