Viv's Cafe food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Lambeth
Viv's Cafe 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 15 January 2026, 5 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: 198 Coldharbour Lane, London, SE5 9QH
How it compares in Lambeth
That puts Viv's Cafe 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% | ← Viv's Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Viv's Cafe 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 Viv's Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abtima community project cic Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2026 |
| After school club Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2024 |
| Ali Food Store Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Abacus Nursery School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Acsion ltd trading as pomegranate cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Alhaji Suya Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| 14 Parish Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2025 |
| Ackee Tree Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2025 |
Questions about Viv's Cafe
What is Viv's Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Viv's Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lambeth Council on 15 January 2026.
Is Viv's Cafe 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 Viv's Cafe last inspected?
Viv's Cafe was last inspected on 15 January 2026, 5 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 Viv's Cafe?
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 Viv's Cafe compare to other places in Lambeth?
61% of the 2,398 rated food businesses in Lambeth hold the top rating of 5, and Viv's Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lambeth Council inspects Viv's Cafe 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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