43 Szechuan Kitchen food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Lambeth
43 Szechuan Kitchen holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: 43 Szechuan Kitchen was inspected on 21 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 43 South Lambeth Road, London, SW8 1RH
How it compares in Lambeth
That puts 43 Szechuan Kitchen 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% | ← 43 Szechuan Kitchen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 535 | 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 236 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 43 Szechuan Kitchen 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 43 Szechuan Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9Kitchens Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| A's Filipino Pastries and Catering Services Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| 2Juice Limited Distributors/Transporters | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| % Arabica Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
Questions about 43 Szechuan Kitchen
What is 43 Szechuan Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
43 Szechuan Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lambeth Council on 21 May 2026.
Is 43 Szechuan Kitchen 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was 43 Szechuan Kitchen last inspected?
43 Szechuan Kitchen was last inspected on 21 May 2026, a month 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 43 Szechuan Kitchen?
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 43 Szechuan Kitchen compare to other places in Lambeth?
61% of the 2,398 rated food businesses in Lambeth hold the top rating of 5, and 43 Szechuan Kitchen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lambeth Council inspects 43 Szechuan Kitchen 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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