Best supermarket (old kent road) ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Southwark
Best supermarket (old kent road) ltd 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 15 November 2023, more than 2 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: 157-163, Old Kent Road, SE1 5UT
How it compares in Southwark
In Southwark, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Best supermarket (old kent road) ltd 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% | ← Best supermarket (old kent road) ltd | |
| 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 Best supermarket (old kent road) ltd 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 Best supermarket (old kent road) ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey local Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2021 |
| 1st place children's and parents centre Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| 24 express Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| A grocery ltd Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2022 |
| 100% holy cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2024 |
| 1st place at the elephant Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| A & d news Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2021 |
| 13 acre orchard Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
Questions about Best supermarket (old kent road) ltd
What is Best supermarket (old kent road) ltd's food hygiene rating?
Best supermarket (old kent road) ltd has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Southwark Council on 15 November 2023.
Is Best supermarket (old kent road) ltd 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 Best supermarket (old kent road) ltd last inspected?
Best supermarket (old kent road) ltd was last inspected on 15 November 2023, more than 2 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 Best supermarket (old kent road) ltd?
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 Best supermarket (old kent road) ltd compare to other places in Southwark?
72% of the 2,978 rated food businesses in Southwark hold the top rating of 5, while Best supermarket (old kent road) ltd holds a 4. 535 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Southwark Council inspects Best supermarket (old kent road) ltd 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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