Alpha off licence food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Southwark
Alpha off licence holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 21 March 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: 24, Peckham Rye, SE15 4JR
How it compares in Southwark
In Southwark, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Alpha off licence 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% | ← Alpha off licence | |
| 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 Very good
- 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 Alpha off licence 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 Alpha off licence, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 081 pizzeria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Angel oak Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
| Agua na boca ltd Other catering premises | 246 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2024 |
| Angels bakery Takeaway/sandwich shop | 372 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| A family convenience store uk ltd Retailers - other | 390 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| 139 fika ltd Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Agincare Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Abc studio childcare Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
Questions about Alpha off licence
What is Alpha off licence's food hygiene rating?
Alpha off licence has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Southwark Council on 21 March 2023.
Is Alpha off licence 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Alpha off licence last inspected?
Alpha off licence was last inspected on 21 March 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 Alpha off licence?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Alpha off licence compare to other places in Southwark?
72% of the 2,978 rated food businesses in Southwark hold the top rating of 5, while Alpha off licence holds a 4. 535 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Southwark Council inspects Alpha off licence 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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Alpha off licence is one of 19 rated food businesses in Peckham Rye. See every hygiene rating in Peckham Rye →
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