Marks & Spencer Simply Food (near Plat 19) food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Lambeth
Marks & Spencer Simply Food (near Plat 19) holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the supermarket met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 December 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Unit 16, The Concourse, Waterloo Station, SE1 7LY
How it compares in Lambeth
That puts Marks & Spencer Simply Food (near Plat 19) 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% | ← Marks & Spencer Simply Food (near Plat 19) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Marks & Spencer Simply Food (near Plat 19) 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 Marks & Spencer Simply Food (near Plat 19), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 rebel Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2019 |
| 50 Kalo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2021 |
| 180 Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2022 |
| A & d news Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2021 |
| 404 Club Not Found Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| 1 Leicester Square Rooftop Bar and Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| 42 Holborn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2024 |
| A grocery ltd Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2022 |
Questions about Marks & Spencer Simply Food (near Plat 19)
What is Marks & Spencer Simply Food (near Plat 19)'s food hygiene rating?
Marks & Spencer Simply Food (near Plat 19) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lambeth Council on 7 December 2024.
Is Marks & Spencer Simply Food (near Plat 19) 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 supermarket to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Marks & Spencer Simply Food (near Plat 19) last inspected?
Marks & Spencer Simply Food (near Plat 19) was last inspected on 7 December 2024, 19 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 Marks & Spencer Simply Food (near Plat 19)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Marks & Spencer Simply Food (near Plat 19) compare to other places in Lambeth?
61% of the 2,398 rated food businesses in Lambeth hold the top rating of 5, and Marks & Spencer Simply Food (near Plat 19) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lambeth Council inspects Marks & Spencer Simply Food (near Plat 19) 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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