Lily's Dumpling food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Camden
Lily's Dumpling holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The restaurant 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 10 June 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: 58 Hatton Garden, EC1N 8LS
How it compares in Camden
In Camden, 59% of rated places manage a 5, so Lily's Dumpling sits behind roughly 2,646 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,989 | 59% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 657 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 457 | 14% | ← Lily's Dumpling | |
| 2 out of 5 | 127 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 93 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 55 | 2% |
A further 919 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- 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 Lily's Dumpling 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 Lily's Dumpling, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1a Children's Centre Caring Premises | 285 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
| 3rd Generation Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 333 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2022 |
| 21 West Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2025 |
| 56 WS Wine Bar & Shop Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2022 |
| 87 Barts Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| 1930 Coffee Company Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| 42 Holborn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2024 |
| A Pinch of Salt Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
Questions about Lily's Dumpling
What is Lily's Dumpling's food hygiene rating?
Lily's Dumpling has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Camden Council on 10 June 2022.
Is Lily's Dumpling safe to eat at?
A 3 means the restaurant 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 Lily's Dumpling last inspected?
Lily's Dumpling was last inspected on 10 June 2022, more than 4 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Camden Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Lily's Dumpling?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Lily's Dumpling compare to other places in Camden?
59% of the 3,378 rated food businesses in Camden hold the top rating of 5, while Lily's Dumpling holds a 3. 457 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Camden Council inspects Lily's Dumpling 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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