Afro Caribbean Food Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Lambeth
Afro Caribbean Food Store holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 9 January 2021, more than 5 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Ground Floor, 46 Atlantic Road, London, SW9 8JN
How it compares in Lambeth
In Lambeth, 61% of rated places manage a 5, so Afro Caribbean Food Store sits behind roughly 2,008 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,473 | 61% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 535 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 238 | 10% | ← Afro Caribbean Food Store | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Afro Caribbean Food Store 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 Afro Caribbean Food Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Parish Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2025 |
| Ackee Tree Retailers - other | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2025 |
| Ali Food Store Retailers - other | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Alhaji Suya Takeaway/sandwich shop | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| 500 Degrees Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 377 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2025 |
| Abacus Nursery School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| 500 Degrees Herne Hill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2026 |
| Abtima community project cic Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2026 |
Questions about Afro Caribbean Food Store
What is Afro Caribbean Food Store's food hygiene rating?
Afro Caribbean Food Store has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Lambeth Council on 9 January 2021.
Is Afro Caribbean Food Store safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Afro Caribbean Food Store last inspected?
Afro Caribbean Food Store was last inspected on 9 January 2021, more than 5 years 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 Afro Caribbean Food Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Afro Caribbean Food Store compare to other places in Lambeth?
61% of the 2,398 rated food businesses in Lambeth hold the top rating of 5, while Afro Caribbean Food Store holds a 3. 238 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Lambeth Council inspects Afro Caribbean Food Store 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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