Elm Court School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Lambeth
Elm Court School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 March 2026, 4 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Elm Park, London, SW2 2EF
How it compares in Lambeth
That puts Elm Court School among the 1,473 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 | 1,473 | 61% | ← Elm Court School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 535 | 22% | ||
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Elm Court 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 Elm Court School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 Degrees Herne Hill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2026 |
| Andrews Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| 2210 by nattycancook Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2026 |
| Ace Base Clubs School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2019 |
| Abacus Nursery School Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Abbeyfield dulwich society ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Adams's Apple Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2023 |
| 14 Parish Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2025 |
Questions about Elm Court School
What is Elm Court School's food hygiene rating?
Elm Court School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lambeth Council on 5 March 2026.
Is Elm Court School 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Elm Court School last inspected?
Elm Court School was last inspected on 5 March 2026, 4 months 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 Elm Court School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Elm Court School compare to other places in Lambeth?
61% of the 2,398 rated food businesses in Lambeth hold the top rating of 5, and Elm Court School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lambeth Council inspects Elm Court 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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