The southwark tavern food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Southwark
The southwark tavern 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
This is a fresh result: The southwark tavern was inspected on 28 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 22, Southwark Street, SE1 1TU
How it compares in Southwark
That puts The southwark tavern 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% | ← The southwark tavern | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The southwark tavern 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 southwark tavern, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 acre orchard Retailers - other | 60 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 | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| 1 rebel Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2019 |
| 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 | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Abbey local Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2021 |
Questions about The southwark tavern
What is The southwark tavern's food hygiene rating?
The southwark tavern has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Southwark Council on 28 May 2026.
Is The southwark tavern 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 The southwark tavern last inspected?
The southwark tavern was last inspected on 28 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 The southwark tavern?
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 The southwark tavern compare to other places in Southwark?
72% of the 2,978 rated food businesses in Southwark hold the top rating of 5, and The southwark tavern is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Southwark Council inspects The southwark tavern 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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