Tawa Roti food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Lambeth
Tawa Roti holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 6 February 2025, 17 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 12 Clapham High Street, London, SW4 7UT
How it compares in Lambeth
In Lambeth, 61% of rated places manage a 5, so Tawa Roti 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% | ← Tawa Roti | |
| 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 Very 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 Tawa Roti 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 Tawa Roti, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 Degrees Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2025 |
| Abacus Nursery School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Ackee Tree Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2025 |
| 14 Parish Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2025 |
| Afro Cabbana Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
| After Hours Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| 2Juice Limited Distributors/Transporters | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| 9Kitchens Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
Questions about Tawa Roti
What is Tawa Roti's food hygiene rating?
Tawa Roti has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Lambeth Council on 6 February 2025.
Is Tawa Roti 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Tawa Roti last inspected?
Tawa Roti was last inspected on 6 February 2025, 17 months 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 Tawa Roti?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Tawa Roti compare to other places in Lambeth?
61% of the 2,398 rated food businesses in Lambeth hold the top rating of 5, while Tawa Roti holds a 4. 535 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Lambeth Council inspects Tawa Roti 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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