La Retrait School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Lambeth
La Retrait School holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 7 February 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: La Retraite High School, Atkins Road, London, SW12 0AB
How it compares in Lambeth
In Lambeth, 61% of rated places manage a 5, so La Retrait School 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% | ← La Retrait School | |
| 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 La Retrait School 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 La Retrait School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abacus Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
| A Bite of Asia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| Amelia's Kitchen & Bakehouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| Amicooks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
| 21 Grams Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2023 |
| All Greens Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2024 |
| Alfriston Road Post Office Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2025 |
Questions about La Retrait School
What is La Retrait School's food hygiene rating?
La Retrait School has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Lambeth Council on 7 February 2024.
Is La Retrait School 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 school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was La Retrait School last inspected?
La Retrait School was last inspected on 7 February 2024, more than 2 years 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 La Retrait School?
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 La Retrait School compare to other places in Lambeth?
61% of the 2,398 rated food businesses in Lambeth hold the top rating of 5, while La Retrait School holds a 4. 535 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Lambeth Council inspects La Retrait School 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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