Kato food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Southwark
Kato holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The business met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
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: Railway Arch 213, Blenheim Grove, SE15 4QL
How it compares in Southwark
In Southwark, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Kato sits behind roughly 2,673 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,138 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 535 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 226 | 8% | ← Kato | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Kato 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 Kato, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A family convenience store uk ltd Retailers - other | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| 139 fika ltd Other catering premises | 351 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Abbeville cafe & bites Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2022 |
| 081 pizzeria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Agrobeso Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
| Abc studio childcare Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
| Agua na boca ltd Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2024 |
| Abc studio childcare plus School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
Questions about Kato
What is Kato's food hygiene rating?
Kato has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Southwark Council on 9 April 2025.
Is Kato safe to eat at?
A 3 means the business met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Kato last inspected?
Kato 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 Kato?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Kato compare to other places in Southwark?
72% of the 2,978 rated food businesses in Southwark hold the top rating of 5, while Kato holds a 3. 226 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Southwark Council inspects Kato 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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