Sama bankside food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Southwark
Sama bankside holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Sama bankside was inspected on 17 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 3, Robinson Road, SE1 8BU
How it compares in Southwark
That puts Sama bankside 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% | ← Sama bankside | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Sama bankside 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 Sama bankside, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 rebel Retailers - other | 268 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2019 |
| A & d news Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2021 |
| 13 acre orchard Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| 180 Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 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 | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2022 |
| 87 Barts Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| 88 Beans Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2025 |
Questions about Sama bankside
What is Sama bankside's food hygiene rating?
Sama bankside has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Southwark Council on 17 June 2026.
Is Sama bankside 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sama bankside last inspected?
Sama bankside was last inspected on 17 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Southwark Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sama bankside?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sama bankside compare to other places in Southwark?
72% of the 2,978 rated food businesses in Southwark hold the top rating of 5, and Sama bankside is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Southwark Council inspects Sama bankside 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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