Penrose Drive Independent Approved Premises food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Lambeth
Penrose Drive Independent Approved Premises holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises 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 24 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: 124 Brook Drive, London, SE11 4TQ
How it compares in Lambeth
In Lambeth, 61% of rated places manage a 5, so Penrose Drive Independent Approved Premises 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% | ← Penrose Drive Independent Approved Premises | |
| 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 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 Penrose Drive Independent Approved Premises 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 Penrose Drive Independent Approved Premises, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st place at the elephant Caring Premises | 428 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| A grocery ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2022 |
| A & d news Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2021 |
| 100% holy cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2024 |
| 1 rebel Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2019 |
| 13 acre orchard Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
Questions about Penrose Drive Independent Approved Premises
What is Penrose Drive Independent Approved Premises's food hygiene rating?
Penrose Drive Independent Approved Premises has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Lambeth Council on 24 March 2026.
Is Penrose Drive Independent Approved Premises 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 care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Penrose Drive Independent Approved Premises last inspected?
Penrose Drive Independent Approved Premises was last inspected on 24 March 2026, 3 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 Penrose Drive Independent Approved Premises?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Penrose Drive Independent Approved Premises compare to other places in Lambeth?
61% of the 2,398 rated food businesses in Lambeth hold the top rating of 5, while Penrose Drive Independent Approved Premises holds a 4. 535 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Lambeth Council inspects Penrose Drive Independent Approved Premises 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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