Forest hill supermarket food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Southwark
Forest hill supermarket holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 December 2017, 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: 110, Forest Hill Road, SE22 0RS
How it compares in Southwark
That puts Forest hill supermarket among the 2,138 places in Southwark holding top marks, 72% 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 | 2,138 | 72% | ← Forest hill supermarket | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 535 | 18% | ||
| 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 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 Forest hill supermarket 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 Forest hill supermarket, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aquarius golf club (licensed bar) Pub/bar/nightclub | 434 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2023 |
| Am supermarket Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Anns preserves and bakes Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2026 |
| 148 chinese Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Agua na boca ltd Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2024 |
| Angel oak Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
| 081 pizzeria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Alleyn school in house catering School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
Questions about Forest hill supermarket
What is Forest hill supermarket's food hygiene rating?
Forest hill supermarket has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Southwark Council on 5 December 2017.
Is Forest hill supermarket 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Forest hill supermarket last inspected?
Forest hill supermarket was last inspected on 5 December 2017, 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 Forest hill supermarket?
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 Forest hill supermarket compare to other places in Southwark?
72% of the 2,978 rated food businesses in Southwark hold the top rating of 5, and Forest hill supermarket is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Southwark Council inspects Forest hill supermarket 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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