The Spires Centre food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Lambeth
The Spires Centre holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The business 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 25 July 2019, more than 6 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: St Leonards Church Hall, 8 Tooting Bec Gardens, London, SW16 1RB
How it compares in Lambeth
In Lambeth, 61% of rated places manage a 5, so The Spires Centre 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% | ← The Spires Centre | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Spires Centre 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 The Spires Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2025 |
| Abacus Nursery School Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Ace Base Clubs School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2019 |
| Abbey Uplands Care Home Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Al Bayt Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2024 |
| Aashna House Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| Abacus Nursery Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
Questions about The Spires Centre
What is The Spires Centre's food hygiene rating?
The Spires Centre has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Lambeth Council on 25 July 2019.
Is The Spires Centre safe to eat at?
A 3 means the business 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 The Spires Centre last inspected?
The Spires Centre was last inspected on 25 July 2019, more than 6 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 The Spires Centre?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 The Spires Centre compare to other places in Lambeth?
61% of the 2,398 rated food businesses in Lambeth hold the top rating of 5, while The Spires Centre holds a 3. 238 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Lambeth Council inspects The Spires Centre 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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