Sambal Sim food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Hammersmith and Fulham
Sambal Sim 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 22 January 2026, 5 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: 636 Fulham Road, London, SW6 5RT
How it compares in Hammersmith and Fulham
That puts Sambal Sim among the 1,398 places in Hammersmith and Fulham holding top marks, 78% 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 | 1,398 | 78% | ← Sambal Sim | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 239 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 122 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 23 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 21 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 175 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 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 Sambal Sim 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 Sambal Sim, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 696 Mangal (Fulham Kebab House Ltd) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 259 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2024 |
| Aggelos Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| 1910 Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Abugida Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Al Santo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Al-Ghazal Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2024 |
| All Saints Church Homeless Meals And Playgroup Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2024 |
Questions about Sambal Sim
What is Sambal Sim's food hygiene rating?
Sambal Sim has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hammersmith and Fulham Council on 22 January 2026.
Is Sambal Sim 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 Sambal Sim last inspected?
Sambal Sim was last inspected on 22 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hammersmith and Fulham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sambal Sim?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sambal Sim compare to other places in Hammersmith and Fulham?
78% of the 1,803 rated food businesses in Hammersmith and Fulham hold the top rating of 5, and Sambal Sim is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hammersmith and Fulham Council inspects Sambal Sim 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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