The Great North Wood food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Lambeth
The Great North Wood holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 1 February 2020, more than 6 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: 3 Knight's Hill, London, SE27 0HS
How it compares in Lambeth
That puts The Great North Wood 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% | ← The Great North Wood | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 The Great North Wood 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 Great North Wood, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abacus Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| Adams's Apple Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2023 |
| Abbey Uplands Care Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Alleyns head Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| Ace Base Clubs School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2019 |
Questions about The Great North Wood
What is The Great North Wood's food hygiene rating?
The Great North Wood has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lambeth Council on 1 February 2020.
Is The Great North Wood 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Great North Wood last inspected?
The Great North Wood was last inspected on 1 February 2020, more than 6 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 Great North Wood?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Great North Wood compare to other places in Lambeth?
61% of the 2,398 rated food businesses in Lambeth hold the top rating of 5, and The Great North Wood is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lambeth Council inspects The Great North Wood 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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