Atoca food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Lambeth
Atoca holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 February 2025, 16 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: 339 - 343 Wandsworth Road, London, SW8 2JH
How it compares in Lambeth
That puts Atoca among the 1,474 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 | 1,474 | 61% | ← Atoca | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 535 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 238 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 76 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 70 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 237 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Atoca 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 Atoca, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2Juice Limited Distributors/Transporters | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| 9Kitchens Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| A's Filipino Pastries and Catering Services Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| 43 Szechuan Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| % Arabica Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Abacus Nursery School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
Questions about Atoca
What is Atoca's food hygiene rating?
Atoca has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lambeth Council on 26 February 2025.
Is Atoca 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Atoca last inspected?
Atoca was last inspected on 26 February 2025, 16 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 Atoca?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Atoca compare to other places in Lambeth?
61% of the 2,397 rated food businesses in Lambeth hold the top rating of 5, and Atoca is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lambeth Council inspects Atoca 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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