Payless food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Lambeth
Payless 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 24 January 2021, more than 5 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: 358 Clapham Road, London, SW9 9AR
How it compares in Lambeth
In Lambeth, 61% of rated places manage a 5, so Payless 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% | ← Payless | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Payless 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 Payless, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 Degrees Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2025 |
| Abacus Nursery School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| After Hours Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Afro Cabbana Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
| Ackee Tree Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2025 |
| 14 Parish Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2025 |
| 2Juice Limited Distributors/Transporters | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| 9Kitchens Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
Questions about Payless
What is Payless's food hygiene rating?
Payless has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Lambeth Council on 24 January 2021.
Is Payless 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 Payless last inspected?
Payless was last inspected on 24 January 2021, more than 5 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 Payless?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Payless compare to other places in Lambeth?
61% of the 2,398 rated food businesses in Lambeth hold the top rating of 5, while Payless holds a 4. 535 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Lambeth Council inspects Payless 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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