Alsop and walker ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Southwark
Alsop and walker ltd 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
The rating dates from 14 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: Borough Market, 8, Southwark Street, SE1 1TL
How it compares in Southwark
That puts Alsop and walker ltd 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% | ← Alsop and walker ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 Alsop and walker ltd 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 Alsop and walker ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 acre orchard Retailers - other | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| A & d news Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2021 |
| 14 Stories Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| 10th Floor Coffee Bar - CFC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| 8 Bishopsgate By Rhubarb Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| 24 express Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| 1 rebel Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2019 |
| Abbey local Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2021 |
Questions about Alsop and walker ltd
What is Alsop and walker ltd's food hygiene rating?
Alsop and walker ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Southwark Council on 14 May 2018.
Is Alsop and walker ltd 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 Alsop and walker ltd last inspected?
Alsop and walker ltd was last inspected on 14 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 Alsop and walker ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Alsop and walker ltd compare to other places in Southwark?
72% of the 2,978 rated food businesses in Southwark hold the top rating of 5, and Alsop and walker ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Southwark Council inspects Alsop and walker ltd 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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