The Ferndale food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Lambeth
The Ferndale holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 April 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: 250 Ferndale Road, London, SW9 8FR
How it compares in Lambeth
That puts The Ferndale 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% | ← The Ferndale | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
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 The Ferndale 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 The Ferndale, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 Degrees Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2025 |
| Alhaji Suya Takeaway/sandwich shop | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Ackee Tree Retailers - other | 272 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2025 |
| 14 Parish Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 324 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2025 |
| Ali Food Store Retailers - other | 328 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Abacus Nursery School School/college/university | 381 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Allen Edwards Primary School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Abtima community project cic Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2026 |
Questions about The Ferndale
What is The Ferndale's food hygiene rating?
The Ferndale has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lambeth Council on 9 April 2026.
Is The Ferndale 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Ferndale last inspected?
The Ferndale was last inspected on 9 April 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 The Ferndale?
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 The Ferndale compare to other places in Lambeth?
61% of the 2,398 rated food businesses in Lambeth hold the top rating of 5, and The Ferndale is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lambeth Council inspects The Ferndale 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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Understanding this rating
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