Philips Butchers food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Lambeth
Philips Butchers holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Philips Butchers was inspected on 27 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 35 Market Row, London, SW9 8LB
How this rating has changed
Philips Butchers was re-inspected on 27 June 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 27 June 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Lambeth
That puts Philips Butchers 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% | ← Philips Butchers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Philips Butchers 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 Philips Butchers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Parish Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 20 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2025 |
| Ackee Tree Retailers - other | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2025 |
| Ali Food Store Retailers - other | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Alhaji Suya Takeaway/sandwich shop | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| 500 Degrees Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 355 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2025 |
| Abacus Nursery School School/college/university | 0.4 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 |
| 2210 by nattycancook Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2026 |
Questions about Philips Butchers
What is Philips Butchers's food hygiene rating?
Philips Butchers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lambeth Council on 27 June 2026.
Is Philips Butchers 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Philips Butchers last inspected?
Philips Butchers was last inspected on 27 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Lambeth Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Philips Butchers?
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 Philips Butchers compare to other places in Lambeth?
61% of the 2,398 rated food businesses in Lambeth hold the top rating of 5, and Philips Butchers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lambeth Council inspects Philips Butchers 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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