Cafe Paradou food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Lambeth
Cafe Paradou holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The restaurant met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 6 February 2023, more than 3 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: 10-11 Crystal Palace Parade, London, SE19 1UA
How it compares in Lambeth
In Lambeth, 61% of rated places manage a 5, so Cafe Paradou sits behind roughly 2,008 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,473 | 61% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 535 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 238 | 10% | ← Cafe Paradou | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Cafe Paradou 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 Cafe Paradou, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Always inclusive ltd Caring Premises | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2024 |
| 56 Westow Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 224 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2025 |
| Admiral Casino Retailers - other | 224 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2022 |
| Alistairs American Diner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| Antenna Studios Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 424 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2018 |
| Arin Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Asda Express / BP Service Station Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| Anerley Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
Questions about Cafe Paradou
What is Cafe Paradou's food hygiene rating?
Cafe Paradou has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Lambeth Council on 6 February 2023.
Is Cafe Paradou safe to eat at?
A 3 means the restaurant met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Cafe Paradou last inspected?
Cafe Paradou was last inspected on 6 February 2023, more than 3 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 Cafe Paradou?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cafe Paradou compare to other places in Lambeth?
61% of the 2,398 rated food businesses in Lambeth hold the top rating of 5, while Cafe Paradou holds a 3. 238 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Lambeth Council inspects Cafe Paradou 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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