Pura Vida Costarican Restuarant Limited food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Lambeth
Pura Vida Costarican Restuarant Limited 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
The rating dates from 28 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: 209 Clapham Road, London, SW9 0QH
How it compares in Lambeth
That puts Pura Vida Costarican Restuarant Limited 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% | ← Pura Vida Costarican Restuarant Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Pura Vida Costarican Restuarant Limited 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 Pura Vida Costarican Restuarant Limited, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| After Hours Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Abacus Nursery School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| 500 Degrees Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2025 |
| 9Kitchens Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| A's Filipino Pastries and Catering Services Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| 43 Szechuan Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| 2Juice Limited Distributors/Transporters | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Ackee Tree Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2025 |
Questions about Pura Vida Costarican Restuarant Limited
What is Pura Vida Costarican Restuarant Limited's food hygiene rating?
Pura Vida Costarican Restuarant Limited has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lambeth Council on 28 March 2025.
Is Pura Vida Costarican Restuarant Limited 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 Pura Vida Costarican Restuarant Limited last inspected?
Pura Vida Costarican Restuarant Limited was last inspected on 28 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 Pura Vida Costarican Restuarant Limited?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Pura Vida Costarican Restuarant Limited compare to other places in Lambeth?
61% of the 2,398 rated food businesses in Lambeth hold the top rating of 5, and Pura Vida Costarican Restuarant Limited is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lambeth Council inspects Pura Vida Costarican Restuarant Limited 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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