Lao yu food t/a mr yu bentos food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Southwark
Lao yu food t/a mr yu bentos holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the takeaway and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 31 March 2026, 3 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: 54, East Street, SE17 2DN
How it compares in Southwark
A 1 is rare: only 21 of 2,978 rated places in Southwark score this low, about one in 142. By contrast 72% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,138 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 535 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 226 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 56 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 21 | 1% | ← Lao yu food t/a mr yu bentos | |
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 251 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Lao yu food t/a mr yu bentos the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Lao yu food t/a mr yu bentos, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% holy cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2024 |
| 1st place at the elephant Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| A grocery ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2022 |
| 1st place children's and parents centre Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| A1 chicken bite ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| A & d news Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2021 |
Questions about Lao yu food t/a mr yu bentos
What is Lao yu food t/a mr yu bentos's food hygiene rating?
Lao yu food t/a mr yu bentos has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Southwark Council on 31 March 2026.
Is Lao yu food t/a mr yu bentos safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Lao yu food t/a mr yu bentos last inspected?
Lao yu food t/a mr yu bentos was last inspected on 31 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Southwark Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Lao yu food t/a mr yu bentos?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lao yu food t/a mr yu bentos compare to other places in Southwark?
72% of the 2,978 rated food businesses in Southwark hold the top rating of 5, while Lao yu food t/a mr yu bentos holds a 1. 21 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Southwark Council inspects Lao yu food t/a mr yu bentos 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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A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Southwark, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
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