Sierra Leone Grocery food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Lambeth
Sierra Leone Grocery 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 6 February 2021, more than 5 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: Unit 56, Granville Arcade, Coldharbour Lane, SW9 8PS
How it compares in Lambeth
In Lambeth, 61% of rated places manage a 5, so Sierra Leone Grocery 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% | ← Sierra Leone Grocery | |
| 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 Very 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 Sierra Leone Grocery 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 Sierra Leone Grocery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ali Food Store Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| 14 Parish Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2025 |
| Ackee Tree Retailers - other | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2025 |
| Alhaji Suya Takeaway/sandwich shop | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| 500 Degrees Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 382 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2025 |
| Abacus Nursery School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| 500 Degrees Herne Hill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2026 |
| Abtima community project cic Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2026 |
Questions about Sierra Leone Grocery
What is Sierra Leone Grocery's food hygiene rating?
Sierra Leone Grocery has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Lambeth Council on 6 February 2021.
Is Sierra Leone Grocery 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 Sierra Leone Grocery last inspected?
Sierra Leone Grocery was last inspected on 6 February 2021, more than 5 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 Sierra Leone Grocery?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Sierra Leone Grocery compare to other places in Lambeth?
61% of the 2,398 rated food businesses in Lambeth hold the top rating of 5, while Sierra Leone Grocery holds a 4. 535 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Lambeth Council inspects Sierra Leone Grocery 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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