Roots And Shoots food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Lambeth
Roots And Shoots 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
The rating dates from 3 March 2026, 4 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: The Vauxhall Centre, Walnut Tree Walk, London, SE11 6DN
How it compares in Lambeth
That puts Roots And Shoots 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% | ← Roots And Shoots | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Roots And Shoots 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 Roots And Shoots, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st place at the elephant Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| A grocery ltd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2022 |
| A & d news Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2021 |
| 43 Szechuan Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| 1 rebel Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2019 |
Questions about Roots And Shoots
What is Roots And Shoots's food hygiene rating?
Roots And Shoots has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lambeth Council on 3 March 2026.
Is Roots And Shoots 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 Roots And Shoots last inspected?
Roots And Shoots was last inspected on 3 March 2026, 4 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 Roots And Shoots?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Roots And Shoots compare to other places in Lambeth?
61% of the 2,398 rated food businesses in Lambeth hold the top rating of 5, and Roots And Shoots is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lambeth Council inspects Roots And Shoots 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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