Tate modern - staff canteen food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Southwark
Tate modern - staff canteen 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
The rating dates from 20 June 2023, more than 3 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: Tate Modern, 53, Bankside, SE1 9TG
How it compares in Southwark
That puts Tate modern - staff canteen 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% | ← Tate modern - staff canteen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Tate modern - staff canteen 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 Tate modern - staff canteen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abokado blackfriars Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 413 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| 1 rebel Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2019 |
| 13 acre orchard Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| A & d news Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2021 |
| 88 Beans Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2025 |
| 21 West Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2025 |
| 87 Barts Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| 56 WS Wine Bar & Shop Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2022 |
Questions about Tate modern - staff canteen
What is Tate modern - staff canteen's food hygiene rating?
Tate modern - staff canteen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Southwark Council on 20 June 2023.
Is Tate modern - staff canteen 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 Tate modern - staff canteen last inspected?
Tate modern - staff canteen was last inspected on 20 June 2023, more than 3 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 Tate modern - staff canteen?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Tate modern - staff canteen compare to other places in Southwark?
72% of the 2,978 rated food businesses in Southwark hold the top rating of 5, and Tate modern - staff canteen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Southwark Council inspects Tate modern - staff canteen 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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