Aqua shard food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Southwark
Aqua shard 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 15 May 2024, more than 2 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: Level 31 The Shard, 32, London Bridge Street, SE1 9SY
How it compares in Southwark
That puts Aqua shard 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% | ← Aqua shard | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Aqua shard 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 Aqua shard, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 acre orchard Retailers - other | 289 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| A & d news Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2021 |
| 14 Stories Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| 24 express Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 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 |
| Abbey local Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2021 |
| A & A Best Food Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
Questions about Aqua shard
What is Aqua shard's food hygiene rating?
Aqua shard has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Southwark Council on 15 May 2024.
Is Aqua shard 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 Aqua shard last inspected?
Aqua shard was last inspected on 15 May 2024, more than 2 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 Aqua shard?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Aqua shard compare to other places in Southwark?
72% of the 2,978 rated food businesses in Southwark hold the top rating of 5, and Aqua shard is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Southwark Council inspects Aqua shard 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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