Belair house food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Southwark
Belair house holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The restaurant met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 18 June 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: Beauberry House, Gallery Road, SE21 7AB
How it compares in Southwark
In Southwark, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Belair house sits behind roughly 2,673 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,138 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 535 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 226 | 8% | ← Belair house | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Belair house 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 Belair house, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alleyns head Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| Andrews Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Abbeyfield dulwich society ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| 2210 by nattycancook Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2026 |
| Apple tree Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Adams's Apple Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2023 |
| Alleyn school in house catering School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| 500 Degrees Herne Hill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2026 |
Questions about Belair house
What is Belair house's food hygiene rating?
Belair house has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Southwark Council on 18 June 2024.
Is Belair house safe to eat at?
A 3 means the restaurant met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Belair house last inspected?
Belair house was last inspected on 18 June 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 Belair house?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Belair house compare to other places in Southwark?
72% of the 2,978 rated food businesses in Southwark hold the top rating of 5, while Belair house holds a 3. 226 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Southwark Council inspects Belair house 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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