Taeyang Pocha food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Lambeth
Taeyang Pocha 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 20 April 2026, 2 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: 349A Kennington Road, London, SE11 4QE
How it compares in Lambeth
That puts Taeyang Pocha 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% | ← Taeyang Pocha | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Taeyang Pocha, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st place at the elephant Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| A grocery ltd Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2022 |
| 43 Szechuan Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| 100% holy cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2024 |
| A1 chicken bite ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
Questions about Taeyang Pocha
What is Taeyang Pocha's food hygiene rating?
Taeyang Pocha has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lambeth Council on 20 April 2026.
Is Taeyang Pocha 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 Taeyang Pocha last inspected?
Taeyang Pocha was last inspected on 20 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Lambeth Council rather than by the business.
How does Taeyang Pocha compare to other places in Lambeth?
61% of the 2,398 rated food businesses in Lambeth hold the top rating of 5, and Taeyang Pocha is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lambeth Council inspects Taeyang Pocha 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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