Donnelys also trading as falafel & mexibowl food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Southwark
Donnelys also trading as falafel & mexibowl holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 12 June 2024, 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: Mexi-Bowl & Burritos Hays Galleria, Battle Bridge Lane, SE1 2HD
How it compares in Southwark
In Southwark, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Donnelys also trading as falafel & mexibowl 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 | 537 | 18% | ← Donnelys also trading as falafel & mexibowl | |
| 3 out of 5 | 226 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 56 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 20 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 250 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Donnelys also trading as falafel & mexibowl 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 Donnelys also trading as falafel & mexibowl, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 acre orchard Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| 14 Stories Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| A & A Best Food Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| 24 express Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| 10th Floor Coffee Bar - CFC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| 8 Bishopsgate By Rhubarb Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Abbey local Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2021 |
| A & d news Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2021 |
Questions about Donnelys also trading as falafel & mexibowl
What is Donnelys also trading as falafel & mexibowl's food hygiene rating?
Donnelys also trading as falafel & mexibowl has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Southwark Council on 12 June 2024.
Is Donnelys also trading as falafel & mexibowl 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Donnelys also trading as falafel & mexibowl last inspected?
Donnelys also trading as falafel & mexibowl was last inspected on 12 June 2024, 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 Donnelys also trading as falafel & mexibowl?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Donnelys also trading as falafel & mexibowl compare to other places in Southwark?
72% of the 2,979 rated food businesses in Southwark hold the top rating of 5, while Donnelys also trading as falafel & mexibowl holds a 4. 537 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Southwark Council inspects Donnelys also trading as falafel & mexibowl 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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