Mamanja Afro Caribbean Foods,Groceries \& Veg food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Lambeth
Mamanja Afro Caribbean Foods,Groceries \& Veg holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 18 March 2013, more than 13 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: Shop, 198 Coldharbour Lane, London, SE5 9QH
How it compares in Lambeth
In Lambeth, 61% of rated places manage a 5, so Mamanja Afro Caribbean Foods,Groceries \& Veg sits behind roughly 1,473 nearby businesses. 22% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,473 | 61% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 535 | 22% | ← Mamanja Afro Caribbean Foods,Groceries \& Veg | |
| 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 Good
- 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 Mamanja Afro Caribbean Foods,Groceries \& Veg 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 Mamanja Afro Caribbean Foods,Groceries \& Veg, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abtima community project cic Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2026 |
| After school club Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2024 |
| Acsion ltd trading as pomegranate cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Ali Food Store Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Aegean food centre ltd t/a tfc camberwell Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2024 |
| Abacus Nursery School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Alhaji Suya Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| 14 Parish Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2025 |
Questions about Mamanja Afro Caribbean Foods,Groceries \& Veg
What is Mamanja Afro Caribbean Foods,Groceries \& Veg's food hygiene rating?
Mamanja Afro Caribbean Foods,Groceries \& Veg has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Lambeth Council on 18 March 2013.
Is Mamanja Afro Caribbean Foods,Groceries \& Veg safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Mamanja Afro Caribbean Foods,Groceries \& Veg last inspected?
Mamanja Afro Caribbean Foods,Groceries \& Veg was last inspected on 18 March 2013, more than 13 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 Mamanja Afro Caribbean Foods,Groceries \& Veg?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Mamanja Afro Caribbean Foods,Groceries \& Veg compare to other places in Lambeth?
61% of the 2,398 rated food businesses in Lambeth hold the top rating of 5, while Mamanja Afro Caribbean Foods,Groceries \& Veg holds a 4. 535 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Lambeth Council inspects Mamanja Afro Caribbean Foods,Groceries \& Veg 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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