Zest organic food food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Southwark
Zest organic food holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 2 December 2018, more than 7 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: 33-35, Dockhead, SE1 2BS
How it compares in Southwark
In Southwark, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Zest organic food sits behind roughly 2,138 nearby businesses. 18% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,138 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 535 | 18% | ← Zest organic food | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Zest organic food 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 Zest organic food, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 express Retailers - other | 213 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Abbey local Retailers - other | 413 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2021 |
| A & A Best Food Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| 13 acre orchard Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Accent catering ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| 14 Stories Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
Questions about Zest organic food
What is Zest organic food's food hygiene rating?
Zest organic food has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Southwark Council on 2 December 2018.
Is Zest organic food safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Zest organic food last inspected?
Zest organic food was last inspected on 2 December 2018, more than 7 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 Zest organic food?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Zest organic food compare to other places in Southwark?
72% of the 2,978 rated food businesses in Southwark hold the top rating of 5, while Zest organic food holds a 4. 535 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Southwark Council inspects Zest organic food 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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