The New Crown & Cushion food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Lambeth
The New Crown & Cushion holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub 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 5 March 2022, more than 4 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: The New Crown And Cushion Public House, 133-135 Westminster Bridge Road, London, SE1 7HR
How it compares in Lambeth
In Lambeth, 61% of rated places manage a 5, so The New Crown & Cushion 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 New Crown & Cushion | |
| 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 New Crown & Cushion 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 New Crown & Cushion, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 rebel Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2019 |
| A & d news Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2021 |
| 50 Kalo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2021 |
| 1st place at the elephant Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| A grocery ltd Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2022 |
| 180 Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2022 |
Questions about The New Crown & Cushion
What is The New Crown & Cushion's food hygiene rating?
The New Crown & Cushion has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Lambeth Council on 5 March 2022.
Is The New Crown & Cushion safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub 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 New Crown & Cushion last inspected?
The New Crown & Cushion was last inspected on 5 March 2022, more than 4 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 New Crown & Cushion?
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 New Crown & Cushion compare to other places in Lambeth?
61% of the 2,398 rated food businesses in Lambeth hold the top rating of 5, while The New Crown & Cushion holds a 3. 238 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Lambeth Council inspects The New Crown & Cushion 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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