The hour glass food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Southwark
The hour glass 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 21 October 2020, 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: 131, Beaconsfield Road, SE17 2BX
How it compares in Southwark
That puts The hour glass 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 hour glass | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 hour glass 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 hour glass, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st place children's and parents centre Caring Premises | 381 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| Addis kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| 100% holy cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2024 |
| A grocery ltd Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2022 |
| 1st place at the elephant Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| A1 chicken bite ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Abbey local Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2021 |
Questions about The hour glass
What is The hour glass's food hygiene rating?
The hour glass has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Southwark Council on 21 October 2020.
Is The hour glass 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 hour glass last inspected?
The hour glass was last inspected on 21 October 2020, 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 hour glass?
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 hour glass compare to other places in Southwark?
72% of the 2,978 rated food businesses in Southwark hold the top rating of 5, and The hour glass is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Southwark Council inspects The hour glass 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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Understanding this rating
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