Silka restaurant food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Southwark
Silka restaurant holds a 0, the lowest food hygiene rating possible, meaning urgent improvement is necessary. The inspector found serious problems at the restaurant requiring immediate action.
The rating: 0 - Urgent improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Silka restaurant was inspected on 2 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 6-8, Southwark Street, SE1 1TL
How it compares in Southwark
A 0 is rare: only 2 of 2,979 rated places in Southwark score this low, about one in 1,490. By contrast 72% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,138 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 537 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 226 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 56 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 20 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ← Silka restaurant |
A further 250 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Major improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Urgent improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Silka restaurant the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled, the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Silka restaurant, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 acre orchard Retailers - other | 74 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 | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| 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 | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| 1 rebel Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2019 |
| Abbey local Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2021 |
Questions about Silka restaurant
What is Silka restaurant's food hygiene rating?
Silka restaurant has a food hygiene rating of 0 out of 5 (urgent improvement necessary), given by Southwark Council on 2 June 2026.
Is Silka restaurant safe to eat at?
A 0 means urgent improvement is necessary: the inspector found serious problems. The restaurant may still be trading, because a rating is not a closure order, but this is the lowest score the scheme gives.
When was Silka restaurant last inspected?
Silka restaurant was last inspected on 2 June 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 Silka restaurant?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "major improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "urgent improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Silka restaurant compare to other places in Southwark?
72% of the 2,979 rated food businesses in Southwark hold the top rating of 5, while Silka restaurant holds a 0. 2 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Southwark Council inspects Silka restaurant 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 0 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Southwark, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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