The cervantes theatre food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Southwark
The cervantes theatre holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 November 2023, more than 2 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: Arch 26 Old Union Yard Arches, 229, Union Street, SE1 0UR
How it compares in Southwark
That puts The cervantes theatre among the 2,139 places in Southwark holding top marks, 72% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,139 | 72% | ← The cervantes theatre | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 537 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 226 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 56 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 20 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 250 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 Good
- 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 The cervantes theatre 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 cervantes theatre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 rebel Retailers - other | 370 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2019 |
| A & d news Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2021 |
| 13 acre orchard Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| 180 Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2022 |
| 21 West Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2025 |
| 56 WS Wine Bar & Shop Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2022 |
| 87 Barts Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| 88 Beans Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2025 |
Questions about The cervantes theatre
What is The cervantes theatre's food hygiene rating?
The cervantes theatre has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Southwark Council on 24 November 2023.
Is The cervantes theatre safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The cervantes theatre last inspected?
The cervantes theatre was last inspected on 24 November 2023, more than 2 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 The cervantes theatre?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The cervantes theatre compare to other places in Southwark?
72% of the 2,980 rated food businesses in Southwark hold the top rating of 5, and The cervantes theatre is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Southwark Council inspects The cervantes theatre 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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