Alhaji Suya food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Lambeth
Alhaji Suya 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
The rating dates from 24 November 2025, 7 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: Kiosk 7, Arch 17, Atlantic Road, SW9 8HX
How it compares in Lambeth
That puts Alhaji Suya among the 1,473 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 | 1,473 | 61% | ← Alhaji Suya | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 534 | 22% | ||
| 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 237 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 Alhaji Suya 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 Alhaji Suya, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ackee Tree Retailers - other | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2025 |
| 14 Parish Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2025 |
| Ali Food Store Retailers - other | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| 500 Degrees Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2025 |
| Abacus Nursery School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| 500 Degrees Herne Hill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2026 |
| Allen Edwards Primary School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Abtima community project cic Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2026 |
Questions about Alhaji Suya
What is Alhaji Suya's food hygiene rating?
Alhaji Suya has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lambeth Council on 24 November 2025.
Is Alhaji Suya 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 Alhaji Suya last inspected?
Alhaji Suya was last inspected on 24 November 2025, 7 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 Alhaji Suya?
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 Alhaji Suya compare to other places in Lambeth?
61% of the 2,397 rated food businesses in Lambeth hold the top rating of 5, and Alhaji Suya is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lambeth Council inspects Alhaji Suya 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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