The Dough Chemist food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Lambeth
The Dough Chemist holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Dough Chemist was inspected on 17 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
84% of rated food businesses in Lambeth score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Lambeth ratings →
How it compares in Lambeth
That puts The Dough Chemist among the 1,485 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 | 1,485 | 61% | ← The Dough Chemist | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 548 | 23% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 235 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 71 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 75 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 231 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 Dough Chemist 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.
Questions about The Dough Chemist
What is The Dough Chemist's food hygiene rating?
The Dough Chemist has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lambeth Council on 17 August 2026.
Is The Dough Chemist 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Dough Chemist last inspected?
The Dough Chemist was last inspected on 17 August 2026, within the last month. 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 Dough Chemist?
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 Dough Chemist compare to other places in Lambeth?
61% of the 2,419 rated food businesses in Lambeth hold the top rating of 5, and The Dough Chemist is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lambeth Council inspects The Dough Chemist 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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