Velho Portugual food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Lambeth
Velho Portugual holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 25 February 2023, more than 3 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: 12A Victoria House, South Lambeth Road, London, SW8 1QT
How it compares in Lambeth
In Lambeth, 61% of rated places manage a 5, so Velho Portugual 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% | ← Velho Portugual | |
| 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 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 Velho Portugual 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 Velho Portugual, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43 Szechuan Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 277 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| 9Kitchens Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| A's Filipino Pastries and Catering Services Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| 2Juice Limited Distributors/Transporters | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| % Arabica Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Abacus Nursery School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
Questions about Velho Portugual
What is Velho Portugual's food hygiene rating?
Velho Portugual has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Lambeth Council on 25 February 2023.
Is Velho Portugual 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Velho Portugual last inspected?
Velho Portugual was last inspected on 25 February 2023, more than 3 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 Velho Portugual?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Velho Portugual compare to other places in Lambeth?
61% of the 2,398 rated food businesses in Lambeth hold the top rating of 5, while Velho Portugual holds a 4. 535 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Lambeth Council inspects Velho Portugual 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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