The horseshoe inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Southwark
The horseshoe inn 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 12 December 2025, 7 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Horseshoe, 26, Melior Street, SE1 3QP
How it compares in Southwark
In Southwark, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so The horseshoe inn 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 horseshoe inn | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 horseshoe inn 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 horseshoe inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 acre orchard Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| 24 express Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Abbey local Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2021 |
| A & d news Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2021 |
| A & A Best Food Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| 14 Stories Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| 10th Floor Coffee Bar - CFC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| 8 Bishopsgate By Rhubarb Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
Questions about The horseshoe inn
What is The horseshoe inn's food hygiene rating?
The horseshoe inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Southwark Council on 12 December 2025.
Is The horseshoe inn 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 The horseshoe inn last inspected?
The horseshoe inn was last inspected on 12 December 2025, 7 months 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 horseshoe inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The horseshoe inn compare to other places in Southwark?
72% of the 2,978 rated food businesses in Southwark hold the top rating of 5, while The horseshoe inn holds a 4. 535 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Southwark Council inspects The horseshoe inn 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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