The Glitch food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Lambeth
The Glitch holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the restaurant and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: The Glitch was inspected on 28 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Only 6% of rated food businesses in Lambeth score 0 to 2 like this, so a low rating here is the exception, not the norm. See all Lambeth ratings →
Address: 134 - 135 Lower Marsh, London, SE1 7AE
How this rating has changed
The Glitch was re-inspected on 28 July 2026 and held its rating of 1.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 28 July 2026 | AwaitingInspection 1 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Lambeth
A 1 is rare: only 75 of 2,419 rated places in Lambeth score this low, about one in 32. By contrast 61% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,485 | 61% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 548 | 23% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 235 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 71 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 75 | 3% | ← The Glitch | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Major improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Glitch the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Glitch, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 rebel Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2019 |
| 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 |
| 1st place at the elephant Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| A grocery ltd Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2022 |
| 180 Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2022 |
Questions about The Glitch
What is The Glitch's food hygiene rating?
The Glitch has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Lambeth Council on 28 July 2026.
Is The Glitch safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The restaurant is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was The Glitch last inspected?
The Glitch was last inspected on 28 July 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 The Glitch?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "major improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Glitch compare to other places in Lambeth?
61% of the 2,419 rated food businesses in Lambeth hold the top rating of 5, while The Glitch holds a 1. 75 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Lambeth Council inspects The Glitch 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Lambeth, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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