Holland and barrett food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Southwark
Holland and barrett 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 14 May 2025, 14 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: 81-83, Lordship Lane, SE22 8EP
How it compares in Southwark
In Southwark, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Holland and barrett 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% | ← Holland and barrett | |
| 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 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 Holland and barrett 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 Holland and barrett, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anns preserves and bakes Retailers - other | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2026 |
| 148 chinese Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 423 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Alleyn school in house catering School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Agua na boca ltd Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2024 |
| Abc studio childcare plus School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Abc studio childcare Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
| 081 pizzeria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Angel oak Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
Questions about Holland and barrett
What is Holland and barrett's food hygiene rating?
Holland and barrett has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Southwark Council on 14 May 2025.
Is Holland and barrett 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 Holland and barrett last inspected?
Holland and barrett was last inspected on 14 May 2025, 14 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 Holland and barrett?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Holland and barrett compare to other places in Southwark?
72% of the 2,978 rated food businesses in Southwark hold the top rating of 5, while Holland and barrett holds a 4. 535 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Southwark Council inspects Holland and barrett 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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