Little tokyo japanese food food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Southwark
Little tokyo japanese food 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 15 October 2025, 8 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: 10 At Unit 10 The Aylesham Centre, Rye Lane, SE15 5EW
How it compares in Southwark
That puts Little tokyo japanese food 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% | ← Little tokyo japanese food | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Little tokyo japanese food 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 Little tokyo japanese food, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbeville cafe & bites Retailers - other | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2022 |
| Agrobeso Takeaway/sandwich shop | 311 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
| A family convenience store uk ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| 139 fika ltd Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Agincare Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| 081 pizzeria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Abc studio childcare Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
| Abc studio childcare plus School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
Questions about Little tokyo japanese food
What is Little tokyo japanese food's food hygiene rating?
Little tokyo japanese food has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Southwark Council on 15 October 2025.
Is Little tokyo japanese food 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 Little tokyo japanese food last inspected?
Little tokyo japanese food was last inspected on 15 October 2025, 8 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 Little tokyo japanese food?
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 Little tokyo japanese food compare to other places in Southwark?
72% of the 2,978 rated food businesses in Southwark hold the top rating of 5, and Little tokyo japanese food is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Southwark Council inspects Little tokyo japanese food 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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