El rincon costeno food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Southwark
El rincon costeno 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
The rating dates from 16 April 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: Arch 146 Eagle Yard, Hampton Street, SE1 6SP
How it compares in Southwark
That puts El rincon costeno 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% | ← El rincon costeno | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 El rincon costeno 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 El rincon costeno, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A grocery ltd Retailers - other | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2022 |
| 1st place at the elephant Caring Premises | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| A & d news Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2021 |
| 100% holy cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2024 |
| 1st place children's and parents centre Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| 13 acre orchard Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| A1 chicken bite ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
Questions about El rincon costeno
What is El rincon costeno's food hygiene rating?
El rincon costeno has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Southwark Council on 16 April 2024.
Is El rincon costeno 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 El rincon costeno last inspected?
El rincon costeno was last inspected on 16 April 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 El rincon costeno?
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 El rincon costeno compare to other places in Southwark?
72% of the 2,979 rated food businesses in Southwark hold the top rating of 5, and El rincon costeno is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Southwark Council inspects El rincon costeno 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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