The circle store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Southwark
The circle store 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 10 February 2021, more than 5 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: Unit 22 The Circle, Queen Elizabeth Street, SE1 2JE
How it compares in Southwark
In Southwark, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so The circle store 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% | ← The circle store | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 The circle store 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 The circle store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 express Retailers - other | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Abbey local Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2021 |
| A & A Best Food Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| 13 acre orchard Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| 14 Stories Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| 10th Floor Coffee Bar - CFC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| 8 Bishopsgate By Rhubarb Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| 1947 Restaurant, Bar & Pizza Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
Questions about The circle store
What is The circle store's food hygiene rating?
The circle store has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Southwark Council on 10 February 2021.
Is The circle store 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 The circle store last inspected?
The circle store was last inspected on 10 February 2021, more than 5 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 The circle store?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The circle store compare to other places in Southwark?
72% of the 2,978 rated food businesses in Southwark hold the top rating of 5, while The circle store holds a 4. 535 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Southwark Council inspects The circle store 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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