Wandering hawker food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Southwark
Wandering hawker holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 August 2025, 10 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: The Blue Market, Market Place, SE16 3UQ
How it compares in Southwark
That puts Wandering hawker 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% | ← Wandering hawker | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Wandering hawker 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 Wandering hawker, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admiral Other catering premises | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Against the grain cidery ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2025 |
| Abbey local Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2021 |
| 5 Steps Community Nursery Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Addis kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| African fruit & veg Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2019 |
| Accent catering ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| 24 express Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
Questions about Wandering hawker
What is Wandering hawker's food hygiene rating?
Wandering hawker has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Southwark Council on 23 August 2025.
Is Wandering hawker 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Wandering hawker last inspected?
Wandering hawker was last inspected on 23 August 2025, 10 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 Wandering hawker?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Wandering hawker compare to other places in Southwark?
72% of the 2,978 rated food businesses in Southwark hold the top rating of 5, and Wandering hawker is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Southwark Council inspects Wandering hawker 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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