St mary's greek orthodox cathedral food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Southwark
St mary's greek orthodox cathedral holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 May 2025, 14 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: St Marys Greek Orthodox Church, 305, Camberwell New Road, SE5 0TF
How it compares in Southwark
That puts St mary's greek orthodox cathedral 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% | ← St mary's greek orthodox cathedral | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 St mary's greek orthodox cathedral 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 St mary's greek orthodox cathedral, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aegean food centre ltd t/a tfc camberwell Retailers - other | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2024 |
| A1 chicken bite ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 431 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| After school club Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2024 |
| Abtima community project cic Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2026 |
| 100% holy cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2024 |
| Acsion ltd trading as pomegranate cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| 1st place children's and parents centre Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| Abacus Nursery School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
Questions about St mary's greek orthodox cathedral
What is St mary's greek orthodox cathedral's food hygiene rating?
St mary's greek orthodox cathedral has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Southwark Council on 7 May 2025.
Is St mary's greek orthodox cathedral 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was St mary's greek orthodox cathedral last inspected?
St mary's greek orthodox cathedral was last inspected on 7 May 2025, 14 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 St mary's greek orthodox cathedral?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does St mary's greek orthodox cathedral compare to other places in Southwark?
72% of the 2,978 rated food businesses in Southwark hold the top rating of 5, and St mary's greek orthodox cathedral is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Southwark Council inspects St mary's greek orthodox cathedral 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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