Howden group services food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Southwark
Howden group services holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 April 2025, 15 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: 14-16, Verney Road, SE16 3DH
How it compares in Southwark
That puts Howden group services 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% | ← Howden group services | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Howden group services 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 Howden group services, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afrikiko restaurant and night club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| Admiral Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| 5 Steps Community Nursery Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Agrobeso Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
| Abbeville cafe & bites Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2022 |
| Addis kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| African fruit & veg Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2019 |
| 1st place children's and parents centre Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
Questions about Howden group services
What is Howden group services's food hygiene rating?
Howden group services has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Southwark Council on 9 April 2025.
Is Howden group services 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Howden group services last inspected?
Howden group services was last inspected on 9 April 2025, 15 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 Howden group services?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Howden group services compare to other places in Southwark?
72% of the 2,978 rated food businesses in Southwark hold the top rating of 5, and Howden group services is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Southwark Council inspects Howden group services 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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