The Brickstone food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Lambeth
The Brickstone holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 January 2026, 5 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 256 - 258 Brixton Road, London, SW9 6AQ
How it compares in Lambeth
That puts The Brickstone among the 1,473 places in Lambeth holding top marks, 61% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,473 | 61% | ← The Brickstone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 535 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 238 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 76 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 72 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 236 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 The Brickstone 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 The Brickstone, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abacus Nursery School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| 500 Degrees Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2025 |
| Ackee Tree Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2025 |
| 14 Parish Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2025 |
| Abtima community project cic Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2026 |
| After school club Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2024 |
| A1 chicken bite ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Aegean food centre ltd t/a tfc camberwell Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2024 |
Questions about The Brickstone
What is The Brickstone's food hygiene rating?
The Brickstone has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lambeth Council on 16 January 2026.
Is The Brickstone safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Brickstone last inspected?
The Brickstone was last inspected on 16 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Lambeth Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Brickstone?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Brickstone compare to other places in Lambeth?
61% of the 2,398 rated food businesses in Lambeth hold the top rating of 5, and The Brickstone is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lambeth Council inspects The Brickstone 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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