Wahaca food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Lambeth
Wahaca 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 14 October 2023, more than 2 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: 119 Waterloo Road, London, SE1 8UL
How it compares in Lambeth
That puts Wahaca 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% | ← Wahaca | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Wahaca 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 Wahaca, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 rebel Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2019 |
| A & d news Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2021 |
| 180 Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2022 |
| 50 Kalo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2021 |
| A grocery ltd Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2022 |
| 13 acre orchard Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| 1st place at the elephant Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| 42 Holborn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2024 |
Questions about Wahaca
What is Wahaca's food hygiene rating?
Wahaca has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lambeth Council on 14 October 2023.
Is Wahaca 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 Wahaca last inspected?
Wahaca was last inspected on 14 October 2023, more than 2 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 Wahaca?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Wahaca compare to other places in Lambeth?
61% of the 2,398 rated food businesses in Lambeth hold the top rating of 5, and Wahaca is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lambeth Council inspects Wahaca 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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