Southbank Charcoal Kitchen food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Lambeth
Southbank Charcoal Kitchen holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 March 2026, 3 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: 3F Belvedere Road, London, SE1 7GQ
How it compares in Lambeth
That puts Southbank Charcoal Kitchen 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% | ← Southbank Charcoal Kitchen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Southbank Charcoal Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 Kalo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2021 |
| 1 rebel Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2019 |
| 180 Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2022 |
| 404 Club Not Found Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| 1 Leicester Square Rooftop Bar and Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| A & d news Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2021 |
| 67 Pall Mall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| 86 St James Limited Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
Questions about Southbank Charcoal Kitchen
What is Southbank Charcoal Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
Southbank Charcoal Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lambeth Council on 19 March 2026.
Is Southbank Charcoal Kitchen 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Southbank Charcoal Kitchen last inspected?
Southbank Charcoal Kitchen was last inspected on 19 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Lambeth Council rather than by the business.
How does Southbank Charcoal Kitchen compare to other places in Lambeth?
61% of the 2,398 rated food businesses in Lambeth hold the top rating of 5, and Southbank Charcoal Kitchen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lambeth Council inspects Southbank Charcoal Kitchen 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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