Burrito Mex food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Lambeth
Burrito Mex 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
This is a fresh result: Burrito Mex was inspected on 27 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
84% of rated food businesses in Lambeth score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Lambeth ratings →
Address: 17 Balham Hill, London, SW12 9DY
How this rating has changed
Burrito Mex has improved: it was rated 3 before its inspection on 27 August 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 27 August 2026 | 3 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Lambeth
That puts Burrito Mex among the 1,485 places in Lambeth holding top marks, 61% 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 | 1,485 | 61% | ← Burrito Mex | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 548 | 23% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 235 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 71 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 75 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 231 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 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 Burrito Mex 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 Burrito Mex, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Grams Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| All Greens Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2024 |
| A Bite of Asia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| Amelia's Kitchen & Bakehouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| Amicooks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
| Alfriston Road Post Office Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2025 |
| Abacus Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2023 |
Questions about Burrito Mex
What is Burrito Mex's food hygiene rating?
Burrito Mex has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lambeth Council on 27 August 2026.
Is Burrito Mex 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 Burrito Mex last inspected?
Burrito Mex was last inspected on 27 August 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Lambeth Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Burrito Mex?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Burrito Mex compare to other places in Lambeth?
61% of the 2,419 rated food businesses in Lambeth hold the top rating of 5, and Burrito Mex is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lambeth Council inspects Burrito Mex 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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