EFES Social Bar food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Lambeth
EFES Social Bar holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This is a fresh result: EFES Social Bar was inspected on 30 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Gabriels Wharf, 56 Upper Ground, London, SE1 9PP
How it compares in Lambeth
In Lambeth, 61% of rated places manage a 5, so EFES Social Bar 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% | ← EFES Social Bar | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 EFES Social Bar 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 EFES Social Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 rebel Retailers - other | 232 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2019 |
| 180 Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2022 |
| 42 Holborn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2024 |
| A & d news Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2021 |
| 50 Kalo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2021 |
| 21 West Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2025 |
| 13 acre orchard Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| 56 WS Wine Bar & Shop Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2022 |
Questions about EFES Social Bar
What is EFES Social Bar's food hygiene rating?
EFES Social Bar has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Lambeth Council on 30 May 2026.
Is EFES Social Bar 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was EFES Social Bar last inspected?
EFES Social Bar was last inspected on 30 May 2026, a month 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 EFES Social Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does EFES Social Bar compare to other places in Lambeth?
61% of the 2,398 rated food businesses in Lambeth hold the top rating of 5, while EFES Social Bar holds a 4. 535 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Lambeth Council inspects EFES Social Bar 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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