Caffe Nero food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Camden
Caffe Nero holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Caffe Nero was inspected on 21 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
79% of rated food businesses in Camden score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Camden ratings →
Address: 108 Southampton Row, WC1B 4BL
How this rating has changed
Caffe Nero has improved: it was rated 2 before its inspection on 21 August 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 21 August 2026 | 2 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Camden
That puts Caffe Nero among the 1,968 places in Camden holding top marks, 59% 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 | 1,968 | 59% | ← Caffe Nero | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 667 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 457 | 14% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 123 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 92 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 49 | 1% |
A further 923 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 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 Caffe Nero 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 Caffe Nero, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42 Holborn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2024 |
| 26 Grains Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2026 |
| 1a Children's Centre Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
| 21 Soho Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2024 |
| 3 Greek Street Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2022 |
| 40 Greek Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2025 |
| 74 Charlotte Street By Ben Murphy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| 100 Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2024 |
Questions about Caffe Nero
What is Caffe Nero's food hygiene rating?
Caffe Nero has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Camden Council on 21 August 2026.
Is Caffe Nero 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Caffe Nero last inspected?
Caffe Nero was last inspected on 21 August 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Camden Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Caffe Nero?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 Caffe Nero compare to other places in Camden?
59% of the 3,356 rated food businesses in Camden hold the top rating of 5, and Caffe Nero is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Camden Council inspects Caffe Nero 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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