Lakrids by Bülow food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Camden
Lakrids by Bülow holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 November 2025, 8 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: 42 Monmouth Street, WC2H 9EP
How it compares in Camden
That puts Lakrids by Bülow among the 1,993 places in Camden holding top marks, 59% 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 | 1,993 | 59% | ← Lakrids by Bülow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 654 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 457 | 14% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 127 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 90 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 52 | 2% |
A further 924 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 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 Lakrids by Bülow 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 Lakrids by Bülow, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 Greek Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2025 |
| 27 Old Compton Street Pasta Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 314 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| 3 Greek Street Retailers - other | 352 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2022 |
| 404 Club Not Found Pub/bar/nightclub | 361 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| 1 Leicester Square Rooftop Bar and Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 395 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| 21 Soho Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 420 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2024 |
| 76 Dean Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
| 100 Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2024 |
Questions about Lakrids by Bülow
What is Lakrids by Bülow's food hygiene rating?
Lakrids by Bülow has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Camden Council on 4 November 2025.
Is Lakrids by Bülow 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lakrids by Bülow last inspected?
Lakrids by Bülow was last inspected on 4 November 2025, 8 months 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 Lakrids by Bülow?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lakrids by Bülow compare to other places in Camden?
59% of the 3,373 rated food businesses in Camden hold the top rating of 5, and Lakrids by Bülow is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Camden Council inspects Lakrids by Bülow 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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