The proud sow food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Southwark
The proud sow 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 29 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 86, Dulwich Village, SE21 7AQ
How it compares in Southwark
That puts The proud sow 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% | ← The proud sow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The proud sow 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 proud sow, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alleyn school in house catering School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Abbeyfield dulwich society ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| 148 chinese Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Andrews Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| 2210 by nattycancook Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2026 |
| Apple tree Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| 500 Degrees Herne Hill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2026 |
| Alleyns head Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
Questions about The proud sow
What is The proud sow's food hygiene rating?
The proud sow has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Southwark Council on 29 November 2024.
Is The proud sow 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 proud sow last inspected?
The proud sow was last inspected on 29 November 2024, 19 months 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 proud sow?
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 The proud sow compare to other places in Southwark?
72% of the 2,978 rated food businesses in Southwark hold the top rating of 5, and The proud sow is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Southwark Council inspects The proud sow 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
The proud sow is one of 15 rated food businesses in Dulwich Village. See every hygiene rating in Dulwich Village →
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