Hermits cave food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Southwark
Hermits cave holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 22 October 2018, more than 7 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: 28, Camberwell Church Street, SE5 8QU
How it compares in Southwark
In Southwark, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Hermits cave 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% | ← Hermits cave | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Hermits cave 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 Hermits cave, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aegean food centre ltd t/a tfc camberwell Retailers - other | 346 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2024 |
| After school club Retailers - other | 381 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2024 |
| Abtima community project cic Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2026 |
| Acsion ltd trading as pomegranate cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| A1 chicken bite ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| 100% holy cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2024 |
| 1st place children's and parents centre Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| Abc studio childcare Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
Questions about Hermits cave
What is Hermits cave's food hygiene rating?
Hermits cave has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Southwark Council on 22 October 2018.
Is Hermits cave 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hermits cave last inspected?
Hermits cave was last inspected on 22 October 2018, more than 7 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 Hermits cave?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hermits cave compare to other places in Southwark?
72% of the 2,978 rated food businesses in Southwark hold the top rating of 5, while Hermits cave holds a 4. 535 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Southwark Council inspects Hermits cave 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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