Rajah Rowing (Clapham Kitchen) food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Lambeth
Rajah Rowing (Clapham Kitchen) holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 16 September 2025, 9 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: 70 Clapham Park Road, London, SW4 7BX
How it compares in Lambeth
In Lambeth, 61% of rated places manage a 5, so Rajah Rowing (Clapham Kitchen) sits behind roughly 1,473 nearby businesses. 22% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,473 | 61% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 535 | 22% | ← Rajah Rowing (Clapham Kitchen) | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Rajah Rowing (Clapham Kitchen) 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 Rajah Rowing (Clapham Kitchen), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Grams Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| 500 Degrees Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2025 |
| Ackee Tree Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2025 |
| Alhaji Suya Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| 14 Parish Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2025 |
Questions about Rajah Rowing (Clapham Kitchen)
What is Rajah Rowing (Clapham Kitchen)'s food hygiene rating?
Rajah Rowing (Clapham Kitchen) has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Lambeth Council on 16 September 2025.
Is Rajah Rowing (Clapham Kitchen) safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Rajah Rowing (Clapham Kitchen) last inspected?
Rajah Rowing (Clapham Kitchen) was last inspected on 16 September 2025, 9 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 Rajah Rowing (Clapham Kitchen)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Rajah Rowing (Clapham Kitchen) compare to other places in Lambeth?
61% of the 2,398 rated food businesses in Lambeth hold the top rating of 5, while Rajah Rowing (Clapham Kitchen) holds a 4. 535 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Lambeth Council inspects Rajah Rowing (Clapham Kitchen) 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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