Grove vale service station food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Southwark
Grove vale service station 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 29 June 2018, more than 8 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: 115, Grove Vale, SE22 8EN
How it compares in Southwark
In Southwark, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Grove vale service station 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% | ← Grove vale service station | |
| 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 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 Grove vale service station 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 Grove vale service station, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abc studio childcare plus School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Abc studio childcare Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
| Anns preserves and bakes Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2026 |
| Agua na boca ltd Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2024 |
| 139 fika ltd Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| 081 pizzeria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| 148 chinese Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Angel oak Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
Questions about Grove vale service station
What is Grove vale service station's food hygiene rating?
Grove vale service station has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Southwark Council on 29 June 2018.
Is Grove vale service station 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 Grove vale service station last inspected?
Grove vale service station was last inspected on 29 June 2018, more than 8 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 Grove vale service station?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Grove vale service station compare to other places in Southwark?
72% of the 2,978 rated food businesses in Southwark hold the top rating of 5, while Grove vale service station holds a 4. 535 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Southwark Council inspects Grove vale service station 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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