Just Desserts food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Lambeth
Just Desserts holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 26 March 2025, 15 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: 540 Streatham High Road, London, SW16 3QF
How it compares in Lambeth
In Lambeth, 61% of rated places manage a 5, so Just Desserts sits behind roughly 2,008 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,473 | 61% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 535 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 238 | 10% | ← Just Desserts | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Just Desserts 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 Just Desserts, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arma Fusion Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Affogato Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2025 |
| Aashna House Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| Archie's Burger & Shakes Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2024 |
| Ambala Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2026 |
| Amigos Burgers And Shakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Ascot Rehab Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
Questions about Just Desserts
What is Just Desserts's food hygiene rating?
Just Desserts has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Lambeth Council on 26 March 2025.
Is Just Desserts safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Just Desserts last inspected?
Just Desserts was last inspected on 26 March 2025, 15 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 Just Desserts?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Just Desserts compare to other places in Lambeth?
61% of the 2,398 rated food businesses in Lambeth hold the top rating of 5, while Just Desserts holds a 3. 238 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Lambeth Council inspects Just Desserts 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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