Old dispensary food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Southwark
Old dispensary holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 31 May 2018, more than 8 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: 325, Camberwell New Road, SE5 0TF
How it compares in Southwark
That puts Old dispensary 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% | ← Old dispensary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Old dispensary 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 Old dispensary, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aegean food centre ltd t/a tfc camberwell Retailers - other | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2024 |
| A1 chicken bite ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 431 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| After school club Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2024 |
| Abtima community project cic Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2026 |
| 100% holy cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2024 |
| Acsion ltd trading as pomegranate cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| 1st place children's and parents centre Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| Abacus Nursery School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
Questions about Old dispensary
What is Old dispensary's food hygiene rating?
Old dispensary has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Southwark Council on 31 May 2018.
Is Old dispensary 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Old dispensary last inspected?
Old dispensary was last inspected on 31 May 2018, more than 8 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 Old dispensary?
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 Old dispensary compare to other places in Southwark?
72% of the 2,978 rated food businesses in Southwark hold the top rating of 5, and Old dispensary is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Southwark Council inspects Old dispensary 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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