Cafe at the ortus food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Southwark
Cafe at the ortus 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 14 August 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Ortus, 82-96, Grove Lane, SE5 8SN
How it compares in Southwark
That puts Cafe at the ortus 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% | ← Cafe at the ortus | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Cafe at the ortus 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 Cafe at the ortus, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acsion ltd trading as pomegranate cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| After school club Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2024 |
| Abtima community project cic Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2026 |
| Abc studio childcare plus School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Abc studio childcare Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
| Aegean food centre ltd t/a tfc camberwell Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2024 |
| 139 fika ltd Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| A1 chicken bite ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
Questions about Cafe at the ortus
What is Cafe at the ortus's food hygiene rating?
Cafe at the ortus has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Southwark Council on 14 August 2024.
Is Cafe at the ortus 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 Cafe at the ortus last inspected?
Cafe at the ortus was last inspected on 14 August 2024, 23 months 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 Cafe at the ortus?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Cafe at the ortus compare to other places in Southwark?
72% of the 2,978 rated food businesses in Southwark hold the top rating of 5, and Cafe at the ortus is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Southwark Council inspects Cafe at the ortus 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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