500 Degrees Herne Hill food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Lambeth
500 Degrees Herne Hill holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 January 2026, 6 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: Ground Floor, 153 Dulwich Road, London, SE24 0NG
How it compares in Lambeth
That puts 500 Degrees Herne Hill 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% | ← 500 Degrees Herne Hill | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 534 | 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 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 500 Degrees Herne Hill 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 500 Degrees Herne Hill, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2210 by nattycancook Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 333 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2026 |
| Apple tree Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 333 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Abbeyfield dulwich society ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Andrews Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| 14 Parish Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2025 |
| Ali Food Store Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Ackee Tree Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2025 |
| Antro Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2026 |
Questions about 500 Degrees Herne Hill
What is 500 Degrees Herne Hill's food hygiene rating?
500 Degrees Herne Hill has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lambeth Council on 10 January 2026.
Is 500 Degrees Herne Hill 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was 500 Degrees Herne Hill last inspected?
500 Degrees Herne Hill was last inspected on 10 January 2026, 6 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 500 Degrees Herne Hill?
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 500 Degrees Herne Hill compare to other places in Lambeth?
61% of the 2,397 rated food businesses in Lambeth hold the top rating of 5, and 500 Degrees Herne Hill is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lambeth Council inspects 500 Degrees Herne Hill 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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