The Latin Choice food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Lambeth
The Latin Choice holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Latin Choice was inspected on 16 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 180 Coldharbour Lane, London, SE5 9QH
How it compares in Lambeth
That puts The Latin Choice 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 Latin Choice | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 534 | 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 237 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Latin Choice 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 Latin Choice, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abtima community project cic Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2026 |
| After school club Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2024 |
| Acsion ltd trading as pomegranate cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Ali Food Store Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Aegean food centre ltd t/a tfc camberwell Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2024 |
| Abacus Nursery School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Alhaji Suya Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| 14 Parish Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2025 |
Questions about The Latin Choice
What is The Latin Choice's food hygiene rating?
The Latin Choice has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lambeth Council on 16 June 2026.
Is The Latin Choice 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Latin Choice last inspected?
The Latin Choice was last inspected on 16 June 2026, within the last month. 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 Latin Choice?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Latin Choice compare to other places in Lambeth?
61% of the 2,397 rated food businesses in Lambeth hold the top rating of 5, and The Latin Choice is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lambeth Council inspects The Latin Choice 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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