The Shak food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Lambeth
The Shak holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Shak was inspected on 18 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Ground Floor, 280 Brixton Hill, London, SW2 1HT
How it compares in Lambeth
That puts The Shak 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 Shak | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Shak, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abacus Nursery School Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Ace Base Clubs School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2019 |
| All Greens Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2024 |
| Abacus Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
Questions about The Shak
What is The Shak's food hygiene rating?
The Shak has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lambeth Council on 18 June 2026.
Is The Shak 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Shak last inspected?
The Shak was last inspected on 18 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Lambeth Council rather than by the business.
How does The Shak compare to other places in Lambeth?
61% of the 2,398 rated food businesses in Lambeth hold the top rating of 5, and The Shak is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lambeth Council inspects The Shak 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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