A P Food Express food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Lambeth
A P Food Express holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 12 January 2020, more than 6 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: 7 Chicheley Street, London, SE1 7PY
How it compares in Lambeth
In Lambeth, 61% of rated places manage a 5, so A P Food Express sits behind roughly 1,473 nearby businesses. 22% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,473 | 61% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 535 | 22% | ← A P Food Express | |
| 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 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 A P Food Express 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 A P Food Express, 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 | 0.5 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 |
| A & d news Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2021 |
| 1 Leicester Square Rooftop Bar and Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| 67 Pall Mall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| 42 Holborn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2024 |
Questions about A P Food Express
What is A P Food Express's food hygiene rating?
A P Food Express has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Lambeth Council on 12 January 2020.
Is A P Food Express safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was A P Food Express last inspected?
A P Food Express was last inspected on 12 January 2020, more than 6 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 A P Food Express?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does A P Food Express compare to other places in Lambeth?
61% of the 2,398 rated food businesses in Lambeth hold the top rating of 5, while A P Food Express holds a 4. 535 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Lambeth Council inspects A P Food Express 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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