The thirsty bear

Stamford Street

Food hygiene rating 5 / 5 · Very good

Squeaky clean

The thirsty bear scored a 5 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The thirsty bear, from September 2018 to April 2026. Its hygiene rating has held steady, from 5 in 2018 to 5 in 2026.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of The thirsty bear.

Food hygiene rating history for The thirsty bear
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
10 September 2018	5 / 5	Very good
20 April 2026	5 / 5	Very good

What does this rating mean?

The thirsty bear in Stamford Street has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. Yes - 5 is the top food hygiene rating. It means hygiene standards were very good at the last inspection.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

The Stamford Arms,
62,
Stamford Street,
London,
SE1 9LX

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The thirsty bear. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects The thirsty bear?

Food hygiene at The thirsty bear is inspected by Southwark, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.southwark.gov.uk/ or [email protected].

Questions about The thirsty bear

What is The thirsty bear’s food hygiene rating?

The thirsty bear has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (Very good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 20 April 2026.

When was The thirsty bear last inspected?

The thirsty bear was last inspected by Southwark on 20 April 2026.

Is a 5 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

Yes - 5 is the top food hygiene rating. It means hygiene standards were very good at the last inspection.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.