French cafe bistrot food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Southwark
French cafe bistrot 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 10 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: 44, Forest Hill Road, SE22 0RR
How it compares in Southwark
That puts French cafe bistrot 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% | ← French cafe bistrot | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 French cafe bistrot 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 French cafe bistrot, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aquarius golf club (licensed bar) Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2023 |
| Am supermarket Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Anns preserves and bakes Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2026 |
| 148 chinese Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Agua na boca ltd Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2024 |
| Angel oak Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
| 081 pizzeria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Alleyn school in house catering School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
Questions about French cafe bistrot
What is French cafe bistrot's food hygiene rating?
French cafe bistrot has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Southwark Council on 10 August 2024.
Is French cafe bistrot 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 French cafe bistrot last inspected?
French cafe bistrot was last inspected on 10 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 French cafe bistrot?
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 French cafe bistrot compare to other places in Southwark?
72% of the 2,978 rated food businesses in Southwark hold the top rating of 5, and French cafe bistrot is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Southwark Council inspects French cafe bistrot 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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