Bar Elba (Roof Top) food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Lambeth
Bar Elba (Roof Top) holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 28 April 2022, more than 4 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: Mercury House, 109-117 Waterloo Road, London, SE1 8UL
How it compares in Lambeth
That puts Bar Elba (Roof Top) 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% | ← Bar Elba (Roof Top) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Bar Elba (Roof Top) 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 Bar Elba (Roof Top), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 rebel Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2019 |
| A & d news Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2021 |
| 180 Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2022 |
| 50 Kalo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2021 |
| A grocery ltd Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2022 |
| 13 acre orchard Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| 1st place at the elephant Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| 42 Holborn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2024 |
Questions about Bar Elba (Roof Top)
What is Bar Elba (Roof Top)'s food hygiene rating?
Bar Elba (Roof Top) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lambeth Council on 28 April 2022.
Is Bar Elba (Roof Top) 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bar Elba (Roof Top) last inspected?
Bar Elba (Roof Top) was last inspected on 28 April 2022, more than 4 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 Bar Elba (Roof Top)?
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 Bar Elba (Roof Top) compare to other places in Lambeth?
61% of the 2,398 rated food businesses in Lambeth hold the top rating of 5, and Bar Elba (Roof Top) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lambeth Council inspects Bar Elba (Roof Top) 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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