Simply fresh food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Southwark
Simply fresh holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the supermarket are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 14 June 2023, more than 3 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: 88, Dulwich Village, SE21 7AQ
How it compares in Southwark
In Southwark, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Simply fresh sits behind roughly 2,138 nearby businesses. 18% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,138 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 535 | 18% | ← Simply fresh | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Simply fresh 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 Simply fresh, 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 Simply fresh
What is Simply fresh's food hygiene rating?
Simply fresh has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Southwark Council on 14 June 2023.
Is Simply fresh safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this supermarket to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Simply fresh last inspected?
Simply fresh was last inspected on 14 June 2023, more than 3 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 Simply fresh?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Simply fresh compare to other places in Southwark?
72% of the 2,978 rated food businesses in Southwark hold the top rating of 5, while Simply fresh holds a 4. 535 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Southwark Council inspects Simply fresh 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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Simply fresh is one of 15 rated food businesses in Dulwich Village. See every hygiene rating in Dulwich Village →
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