Arcade Coffee food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Lambeth
Arcade Coffee holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway 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 18 June 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: Arch, 276 Milkwood Road, London, SE24 0EZ
How it compares in Lambeth
In Lambeth, 61% of rated places manage a 5, so Arcade Coffee 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% | ← Arcade Coffee | |
| 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 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 Arcade Coffee 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 Arcade Coffee, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 Degrees Herne Hill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2026 |
| 2210 by nattycancook Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 371 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2026 |
| Apple tree Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 371 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Abbeyfield dulwich society ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Andrews Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| 14 Parish Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2025 |
| Ali Food Store Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Ackee Tree Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2025 |
Questions about Arcade Coffee
What is Arcade Coffee's food hygiene rating?
Arcade Coffee has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Lambeth Council on 18 June 2021.
Is Arcade Coffee safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway 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 Arcade Coffee last inspected?
Arcade Coffee was last inspected on 18 June 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 Arcade Coffee?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Arcade Coffee compare to other places in Lambeth?
61% of the 2,398 rated food businesses in Lambeth hold the top rating of 5, while Arcade Coffee holds a 3. 238 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Lambeth Council inspects Arcade Coffee 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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