The Canton Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Lambeth
The Canton Arms holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 February 2025, 16 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: The Canton Arms Public House, 177 South Lambeth Road, London, SW8 1XP
How it compares in Lambeth
That puts The Canton Arms 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% | ← The Canton Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Canton Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43 Szechuan Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| 9Kitchens Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| A's Filipino Pastries and Catering Services Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| 2Juice Limited Distributors/Transporters | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Abacus Nursery School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| 500 Degrees Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2025 |
Questions about The Canton Arms
What is The Canton Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Canton Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lambeth Council on 25 February 2025.
Is The Canton Arms 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Canton Arms last inspected?
The Canton Arms was last inspected on 25 February 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Lambeth Council rather than by the business.
How does The Canton Arms compare to other places in Lambeth?
61% of the 2,398 rated food businesses in Lambeth hold the top rating of 5, and The Canton Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lambeth Council inspects The Canton Arms 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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