Comfort and joy food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Southwark
Comfort and joy holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 May 2024, 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: North Cross Road Market, North Cross Road, SE22 9ET
How it compares in Southwark
That puts Comfort and joy among the 2,138 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 | 2,138 | 72% | ← Comfort and joy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 535 | 18% | ||
| 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Comfort and joy 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 Comfort and joy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anns preserves and bakes Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2026 |
| 148 chinese Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 419 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Alleyn school in house catering School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Agua na boca ltd Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2024 |
| 081 pizzeria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Angel oak Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
| Abc studio childcare plus School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Abc studio childcare Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
Questions about Comfort and joy
What is Comfort and joy's food hygiene rating?
Comfort and joy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Southwark Council on 18 May 2024.
Is Comfort and joy 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Comfort and joy last inspected?
Comfort and joy was last inspected on 18 May 2024, 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 Comfort and joy?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Comfort and joy compare to other places in Southwark?
72% of the 2,978 rated food businesses in Southwark hold the top rating of 5, and Comfort and joy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Southwark Council inspects Comfort and joy 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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