L'Amuse Bouche food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Lambeth
L'Amuse Bouche holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 28 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 54 Barret House, Benedict Road, London, SW9 0UN
How it compares in Lambeth
In Lambeth, 61% of rated places manage a 5, so L'Amuse Bouche sits behind roughly 1,473 nearby businesses. 22% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,473 | 61% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 535 | 22% | ← L'Amuse Bouche | |
| 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 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 L'Amuse Bouche 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 L'Amuse Bouche, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abacus Nursery School School/college/university | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| 500 Degrees Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 319 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2025 |
| Alhaji Suya Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Ackee Tree Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2025 |
| Ali Food Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| 14 Parish Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2025 |
| Abtima community project cic Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2026 |
| After school club Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2024 |
Questions about L'Amuse Bouche
What is L'Amuse Bouche's food hygiene rating?
L'Amuse Bouche has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Lambeth Council on 28 June 2024.
Is L'Amuse Bouche safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was L'Amuse Bouche last inspected?
L'Amuse Bouche was last inspected on 28 June 2024, more than 2 years 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 L'Amuse Bouche?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does L'Amuse Bouche compare to other places in Lambeth?
61% of the 2,398 rated food businesses in Lambeth hold the top rating of 5, while L'Amuse Bouche holds a 4. 535 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Lambeth Council inspects L'Amuse Bouche 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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