The Lamb Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Kingston-Upon-Thames
The Lamb Inn holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 14 May 2024, more than 2 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: 73 Brighton Road, Surbiton, KT6 5NF
How it compares in Kingston-Upon-Thames
In Kingston-Upon-Thames, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so The Lamb Inn sits behind roughly 937 nearby businesses. 15% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 937 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 192 | 15% | ← The Lamb Inn | |
| 3 out of 5 | 102 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 24 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 143 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 The Lamb Inn 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 The Lamb Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alcheme Wellbeing Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2025 |
| Breakfast Club At St Andrews And St Marks Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Agra Tandoori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2025 |
| Alfriston Day Centre Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Alliance In Partnership @ Hollyfield School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Bachmann's Patisserie Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| Bright Horizons Surbiton Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| Black Swan Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
Questions about The Lamb Inn
What is The Lamb Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Lamb Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Kingston-Upon-Thames Council on 14 May 2024.
Is The Lamb Inn 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Lamb Inn last inspected?
The Lamb Inn was last inspected on 14 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Kingston-Upon-Thames Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Lamb Inn?
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 The Lamb Inn compare to other places in Kingston-Upon-Thames?
74% of the 1,274 rated food businesses in Kingston-Upon-Thames hold the top rating of 5, while The Lamb Inn holds a 4. 192 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Kingston-Upon-Thames Council inspects The Lamb Inn 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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