The swan

Shakespeare Globe Theatre, 21, New Globe Walk, London, SE1 9DT

Restaurant / Café / Canteen

Last inspected 11 August 2026 (1 month ago)

Major improvement necessary

Inspection breakdown

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40 points in total. The overall rating is set by the total and by the worst single area, so 20 points for management of food safety holds this business at 1.

Hygienic food handling

Improvement necessary

15 of 25 points

Preparation, cooking, re-heating, cooling and storage

Cleanliness and condition

Good

5 of 25 points

Layout, ventilation, hand washing facilities and pest control

Management of food safety

Major improvement necessary

20 of 30 points

Checks in place, staff knowledge, and confidence standards will be kept up

Location

Shakespeare Globe Theatre, 21, New Globe Walk, London, SE1 9DT (opens in Google Maps)

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Rating history

Down from 5 to 1 at the most recent inspection.

1
Major improvement necessaryCurrent · 11 August 2026
5
Very good19 March 2025

Details

Scheme: Food Hygiene Rating Scheme · England
Local authority: Southwark
Town/city: London
County: Greater London
Business type: Restaurant / Café / Canteen
FHRS ID: 363381

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