Baptist Church food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Lambeth
Baptist Church holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 June 2009, more than 17 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: 22 Lewin Road, London, SW16 6JR
How it compares in Lambeth
That puts Baptist Church 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% | ← Baptist Church | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Baptist Church 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 Baptist Church, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 351 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2025 |
| Aashna House Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| Al Bayt Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2024 |
| Abbey Uplands Care Home Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Affogato Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2024 |
Questions about Baptist Church
What is Baptist Church's food hygiene rating?
Baptist Church has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lambeth Council on 19 June 2009.
Is Baptist Church 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Baptist Church last inspected?
Baptist Church was last inspected on 19 June 2009, more than 17 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 Baptist Church?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Baptist Church compare to other places in Lambeth?
61% of the 2,398 rated food businesses in Lambeth hold the top rating of 5, and Baptist Church is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lambeth Council inspects 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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