Harte's irish meat market food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Southwark
Harte's irish meat market 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 16 July 2025, 11 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: 59, Rye Lane, SE15 5EX
How it compares in Southwark
In Southwark, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Harte's irish meat market 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% | ← Harte's irish meat market | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety 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 Harte's irish meat market 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 Harte's irish meat market, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbeville cafe & bites Retailers - other | 340 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2022 |
| A family convenience store uk ltd Retailers - other | 347 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Agrobeso Takeaway/sandwich shop | 396 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
| 139 fika ltd Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Agincare Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| 081 pizzeria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Abc studio childcare Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
| Agua na boca ltd Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2024 |
Questions about Harte's irish meat market
What is Harte's irish meat market's food hygiene rating?
Harte's irish meat market has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Southwark Council on 16 July 2025.
Is Harte's irish meat market 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 Harte's irish meat market last inspected?
Harte's irish meat market was last inspected on 16 July 2025, 11 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 Harte's irish meat market?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Harte's irish meat market compare to other places in Southwark?
72% of the 2,978 rated food businesses in Southwark hold the top rating of 5, while Harte's irish meat market holds a 4. 535 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Southwark Council inspects Harte's irish meat market 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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