Food hygiene ratings in Lambeth
Lambeth inspects and rates 2,650 food businesses, every restaurant, takeaway, pub, school kitchen, care home and shop in the area that handles food. 2,419 of them currently hold a published rating; the remaining 231 are awaiting their first inspection or are exempt because they handle so little food there is nothing to score.
Hygiene standards in Lambeth
Standards here are mixed: 61% of rated businesses in Lambeth hold the top score of 5, and 84% hold a 4 or better. 151 businesses, 6% of those rated, score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,485 | 61% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 548 | 23% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 235 | 10% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 71 | 3% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 75 | 3% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
Towns in Lambeth
Food hygiene ratings for each town Lambeth inspects.
- Waterloo Station 29 places
- South Bank 22 places
Recently inspected in Lambeth
The most recent inspections published by Lambeth, newest first.
| Business | Type | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0086 Ltd (0086 Supermarket) | Retailers - other | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2026 |
| Burrito Mex | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2026 |
| Deja Vaulty Vu | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2026 |
| Pearl & Paris Glow Nutrition | Other catering premises | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2026 |
| Mighty Spice | Distributors/Transporters | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2026 |
| Griddle Guys | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2026 |
| Blooming Years Nursery | Other catering premises | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2026 |
| Crusty Fellas | Other catering premises | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2026 |
| The Dough Chemist | Manufacturers/packers | 5 - Very good | 17 August 2026 |
| The Rebel Inn Streatham | Pub/bar/nightclub | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2026 |
| Matchado | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2026 |
| Sainsbury's | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2026 |
Lowest-rated places in Lambeth
The lowest-rated food businesses in Lambeth are listed below. 5 hold a 0, urgent improvement necessary, the lowest score the scheme gives, and 75 hold a 1. A low rating is not a closure order: these places are still trading, and a business can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems the inspector found.
| Business | Type | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kurisu Omakase | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 2 July 2026 |
| Chip Shop BXTN Ltd | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 27 June 2026 |
| Mandeg Restaurant | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 18 February 2026 |
| Mesmer Cafe | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 6 February 2026 |
| Streatham Halwa | Retailers - other | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 2 September 2025 |
| Asafo Restaurant | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 1 August 2026 |
| The Glitch | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 28 July 2026 |
| New Century | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 17 July 2026 |
| Caffe Nero Express (2) | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 4 July 2026 |
| Cafe Lulu | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 2 July 2026 |
| Carniceria Los Andes | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 26 June 2026 |
| Kumasi Market | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 26 June 2026 |
| Chicken King | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 19 June 2026 |
| Mr Good Morning | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 5 June 2026 |
| Primes Express | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 14 May 2026 |
| El Jefe De Jefes | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 25 April 2026 |
| Angell Delight | Other catering premises | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 24 April 2026 |
| Cavendish Arms | Pub/bar/nightclub | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 24 April 2026 |
| Metropolis London Bar | Pub/bar/nightclub | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 24 April 2026 |
| Haji Yusuf Sweets | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 10 April 2026 |
Questions about food hygiene in Lambeth
How many food businesses does Lambeth rate?
Lambeth publishes food hygiene ratings for 2,650 businesses, of which 2,419 currently hold a score.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in Lambeth?
61% of rated businesses in Lambeth hold a 5, the top score. A 5 is therefore the norm rather than a distinction, it is worth checking, because anything below it puts a business behind most of its neighbours.
How many places in Lambeth have a bad hygiene rating?
151 food businesses in Lambeth hold a rating of 2 or below, including 5 rated 0 and 75 rated 1.
Who inspects food businesses in Lambeth?
Environmental health officers employed by Lambeth carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the results. How often a business is visited depends on its risk, a busy restaurant is seen far more often than a shop selling wrapped sweets.
Food businesses in Lambeth
A sample of rated businesses. Use search to find a specific place.
- 0086 Ltd (0086 Supermarket) 5 - Very good
- 14 Parish 5 - Very good
- 21 Grams 5 - Very good
- 43 Szechuan Kitchen 5 - Very good
- 500 Degrees 5 - Very good
- 500 Degrees Herne Hill 5 - Very good
- 71 Flavours 5 - Very good
- Aashna House 5 - Very good
- Aayas Kitchen 5 - Very good
- Abacus Nursery 5 - Very good
- Abacus Nursery School 5 - Very good
- Abacus Nursery School 5 - Very good
- Abbey Uplands Care Home 5 - Very good
- Ace Base Clubs 5 - Very good
- Ackee Tree 5 - Very good
- Adam's 5 - Very good
- Adams's Apple 5 - Very good
- Adis Urban Mushrooms 5 - Very good
- Adrians Island Fresh 5 - Very good
- After Hours 5 - Very good
- AG Kombucha 5 - Very good
- Aimee Hirsch 5 - Very good
- Aji 5 - Very good
- Aji Bakery Cafe 5 - Very good
- Al Fresco Feasts 5 - Very good
- Alcock Kitchen & Restaurant 5 - Very good
- Aldi 5 - Very good
- Alhaji Suya 5 - Very good
- Ali Food Store 5 - Very good
- Alice MacKinnon 5 - Very good
- Alison Price & Co 5 - Very good
- All Bar One 5 - Very good
- All Greens 5 - Very good
- Allen Edwards Primary 5 - Very good
- Ambienna Bakehouse 5 - Very good
- Andrews 5 - Very good
- Angella's Kitchen 5 - Very good
- Anglo Spanish Nursery 5 - Very good
- ANM Food \& Wine 5 - Very good
- Annie's Good Food 5 - Very good
- Another Brother 5 - Very good
- Antro 5 - Very good
- Aoki 5 - Very good
- Aquum 5 - Very good
- ARCH Clapham 5 - Very good
- Archbishop Sumners School 5 - Very good
- Archbishop Tenisons School 5 - Very good
- Archduke Restaurant 5 - Very good
- Archies 5 - Very good
- Arepa And Co Brixton 5 - Very good
- Aries Bakehouse 5 - Very good
- Ark Catering 5 - Very good
- Arma Fusion 5 - Very good
- Aroma/China Kitchen 5 - Very good
- ARS Mini Market 5 - Very good
- Art 4 Space CIC 5 - Very good
- Aseel Food House 5 - Very good
- Ashmole Primary School 5 - Very good
- Ashtar Lounge 5 - Very good
- Atis Southbank 5 - Very good
Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Most recent inspection published for this area: 2026-08-27. Browse all UK councils →