Village Masaleh food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Lambeth
Village Masaleh holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 January 2026, 5 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: 196 Norwood Road, London, SE27 9AU
How it compares in Lambeth
That puts Village Masaleh 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% | ← Village Masaleh | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Village Masaleh, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams's Apple Retailers - other | 396 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2023 |
| Andrews Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Abacus Nursery Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| Ace Base Clubs School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2019 |
| 2210 by nattycancook Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2026 |
| Alleyns head Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| Abbeyfield dulwich society ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| 500 Degrees Herne Hill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2026 |
Questions about Village Masaleh
What is Village Masaleh's food hygiene rating?
Village Masaleh has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lambeth Council on 29 January 2026.
Is Village Masaleh 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Village Masaleh last inspected?
Village Masaleh was last inspected on 29 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Lambeth Council rather than by the business.
How does Village Masaleh compare to other places in Lambeth?
61% of the 2,398 rated food businesses in Lambeth hold the top rating of 5, and Village Masaleh is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lambeth Council inspects Village Masaleh 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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