Nam nam food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Southwark
Nam nam holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 August 2025, 11 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: Basement And Ground Floor, 138, Lower Road, SE16 2UG
How it compares in Southwark
That puts Nam nam among the 2,138 places in Southwark holding top marks, 72% 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 | 2,138 | 72% | ← Nam nam | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 535 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 226 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 56 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 21 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 251 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Nam nam, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| African fruit & veg Retailers - other | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2019 |
| 1882 events ltd t/achick n sours Other catering premises | 415 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| 5 Steps Community Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Accent catering ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Admiral Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
Questions about Nam nam
What is Nam nam's food hygiene rating?
Nam nam has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Southwark Council on 8 August 2025.
Is Nam nam 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Nam nam last inspected?
Nam nam was last inspected on 8 August 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Southwark Council rather than by the business.
How does Nam nam compare to other places in Southwark?
72% of the 2,978 rated food businesses in Southwark hold the top rating of 5, and Nam nam is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Southwark Council inspects Nam nam 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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