Anns preserves and bakes food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Southwark
Anns preserves and bakes holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Anns preserves and bakes was inspected on 23 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: North Cross Road Market, North Cross Road, SE22 9ET
How it compares in Southwark
That puts Anns preserves and bakes 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% | ← Anns preserves and bakes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 537 | 18% | ||
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Anns preserves and bakes 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 Anns preserves and bakes, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 148 chinese Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 419 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 |
| 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 |
| Abc studio childcare plus School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Abc studio childcare Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
| 139 fika ltd Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
Questions about Anns preserves and bakes
What is Anns preserves and bakes's food hygiene rating?
Anns preserves and bakes has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Southwark Council on 23 May 2026.
Is Anns preserves and bakes 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Anns preserves and bakes last inspected?
Anns preserves and bakes was last inspected on 23 May 2026, a month 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 Anns preserves and bakes?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Anns preserves and bakes compare to other places in Southwark?
72% of the 2,979 rated food businesses in Southwark hold the top rating of 5, and Anns preserves and bakes is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Southwark Council inspects Anns preserves and bakes 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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