Hermits cave, London
Hermits cave is a pub at 28, Camberwell Church Street, London, SE5 8QU. Hermits cave's food hygiene rating is 4 out of 5 (good), given by Southwark council on 22 October 2018.
- Food hygiene
- 4 out of 5, good
Given 7 years ago - Address
- 28
Camberwell Church Street
London
SE5 8QU - Council
- Southwark
- Type
- Pub
- Map
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- Checked
- Against the Food Standards Agency register on 21 September 2026
Hermits cave’s food hygiene rating
Hermits cave's rating is 7 years old. Councils schedule inspections by risk, so a well-run pub can go several years between visits, but a rating this old describes the pub as it was on the day of the inspection.
We have checked Hermits cave's entry on the register 3 times since 27 July 2026 and the rating has not changed.
The score covers how food is handled and stored, the state of the building, and how the business manages food safety. It says nothing about the beer, the food’s taste or the welcome. How ratings work on this site.
Pubs near Hermits cave
- 5The tiger70 m
- 5The kerfield arms80 m
- 4Stormbird130 m
- 4The camberwell arms130 m
- 5The joiners arms190 m
- 5The bear340 m
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Questions about Hermits cave
What is the food hygiene rating at Hermits cave?
Hermits cave's food hygiene rating is 4 out of 5 (good), given by Southwark council on 22 October 2018. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency after an inspection by the council's food safety team.
Where is Hermits cave?
Hermits cave is at 28, Camberwell Church Street, London, SE5 8QU, in London. Southwark council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is The tiger, about 70 m away.
What pubs are near Hermits cave?
The closest pubs and bars to Hermits cave are The tiger (70 m), The kerfield arms (80 m) and Stormbird (130 m). Distances are in a straight line between registered locations, so walking distances will be longer.
Is Hermits cave's hygiene rating up to date?
Hermits cave's rating is 7 years old. Councils schedule inspections by risk, so a well-run pub can go several years between visits, but a rating this old describes the pub as it was on the day of the inspection. This page shows the register as it stood on 21 September 2026, and the Food Standards Agency's own record is always the latest.
Source: Hermits cave on the Food Standards Agency register, checked 21 September 2026. Ratings are set by the council, so if something here looks wrong, Southwark council’s food safety team can correct it at the source.