Clapham Baptist Church food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Lambeth
Clapham Baptist Church holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the business that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 12 November 2021, more than 4 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: 823-825 Wandsworth Road, London, SW8 3JL
How it compares in Lambeth
A 2 is rare: only 76 of 2,398 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 | 1,473 | 61% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 535 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 238 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 76 | 3% | ← Clapham Baptist Church | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Clapham Baptist Church 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 Clapham Baptist Church, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABM Foods Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2025 |
| Abilio's Cafe & Deli Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2025 |
| 2 Love Tea &Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Afro Cabbana Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
| 2 Love Tea & Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2024 |
| 21 Grams Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| Al Gusto Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2025 |
| Akash Tandoori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2024 |
Questions about Clapham Baptist Church
What is Clapham Baptist Church's food hygiene rating?
Clapham Baptist Church has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Lambeth Council on 12 November 2021.
Is Clapham Baptist Church safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The business 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 Clapham Baptist Church last inspected?
Clapham Baptist Church was last inspected on 12 November 2021, more than 4 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 Clapham Baptist Church?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Clapham Baptist Church compare to other places in Lambeth?
61% of the 2,398 rated food businesses in Lambeth hold the top rating of 5, while Clapham Baptist Church holds a 2. 76 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Lambeth Council inspects Clapham Baptist Church 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 2 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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