The copper tap food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Southwark
The copper tap holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 March 2026, 4 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Red Cow, 190-192, Peckham High Street, SE15 5EG
How it compares in Southwark
That puts The copper tap 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 copper tap | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 copper tap 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 copper tap, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agrobeso Takeaway/sandwich shop | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
| Abbeville cafe & bites Retailers - other | 246 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2022 |
| A family convenience store uk ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Agincare Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Aldi stores limited Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2026 |
| 139 fika ltd Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Afrikiko restaurant and night club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| 081 pizzeria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
Questions about The copper tap
What is The copper tap's food hygiene rating?
The copper tap has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Southwark Council on 11 March 2026.
Is The copper tap 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The copper tap last inspected?
The copper tap was last inspected on 11 March 2026, 4 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 copper tap?
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 copper tap compare to other places in Southwark?
72% of the 2,978 rated food businesses in Southwark hold the top rating of 5, and The copper tap is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Southwark Council inspects The copper tap 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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