St Thomas Hospital (Production Kitchen) food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Lambeth
St Thomas Hospital (Production Kitchen) holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 April 2025, 14 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: St Thomas' Hospital, 249 Westminster Bridge Road, London, SE1 7EH
How it compares in Lambeth
That puts St Thomas Hospital (Production 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% | ← St Thomas Hospital (Production 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.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- 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 St Thomas Hospital (Production Kitchen) 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 St Thomas Hospital (Production Kitchen), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 Kalo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2021 |
| 1 rebel Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2019 |
| 1st place at the elephant Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| 67 Pall Mall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| A & d news Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2021 |
| A Wong Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| 86 St James Limited Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| A grocery ltd Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2022 |
Questions about St Thomas Hospital (Production Kitchen)
What is St Thomas Hospital (Production Kitchen)'s food hygiene rating?
St Thomas Hospital (Production Kitchen) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lambeth Council on 24 April 2025.
Is St Thomas Hospital (Production 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was St Thomas Hospital (Production Kitchen) last inspected?
St Thomas Hospital (Production Kitchen) was last inspected on 24 April 2025, 14 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 St Thomas Hospital (Production Kitchen)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does St Thomas Hospital (Production Kitchen) compare to other places in Lambeth?
61% of the 2,398 rated food businesses in Lambeth hold the top rating of 5, and St Thomas Hospital (Production Kitchen) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lambeth Council inspects St Thomas Hospital (Production 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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