Latin american kitchen-nativo food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Southwark
Latin american kitchen-nativo holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the shop that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Latin american kitchen-nativo was inspected on 21 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Only 3% of rated food businesses in Southwark score 0 to 2 like this, so a low rating here is the exception, not the norm. See all Southwark ratings →
Address: Unit 5b, 40-42, Newington Causeway, SE1 6DR
How this rating has changed
Latin american kitchen-nativo has gone backwards: it held a 3 before its inspection on 21 July 2026, and now holds a 2. A rating of 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 21 July 2026 | 3 2 | Worse |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Southwark
A 2 is rare: only 56 of 2,991 rated places in Southwark score this low, about one in 53. By contrast 72% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,143 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 544 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 230 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 56 | 2% | ← Latin american kitchen-nativo | |
| 1 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 334 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Latin american kitchen-nativo the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
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| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A & d news Retailers - other | 284 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2021 |
| A grocery ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2022 |
| 1st place at the elephant Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| 13 acre orchard Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| 1 rebel Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2019 |
| Abbey local Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2021 |
Questions about Latin american kitchen-nativo
What is Latin american kitchen-nativo's food hygiene rating?
Latin american kitchen-nativo has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Southwark Council on 21 July 2026.
Is Latin american kitchen-nativo safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Latin american kitchen-nativo last inspected?
Latin american kitchen-nativo was last inspected on 21 July 2026, a month 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 Latin american kitchen-nativo?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Latin american kitchen-nativo compare to other places in Southwark?
72% of the 2,991 rated food businesses in Southwark hold the top rating of 5, while Latin american kitchen-nativo holds a 2. 56 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Southwark Council inspects Latin american kitchen-nativo 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Southwark, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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