Ghost Whale food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Lambeth
Ghost Whale 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: Ghost Whale was inspected on 5 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 70 Atlantic Road, London, SW9 8PX
How it compares in Lambeth
That puts Ghost Whale 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% | ← Ghost Whale | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Ghost Whale 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 Ghost Whale, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Parish Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2025 |
| Ali Food Store Retailers - other | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Ackee Tree Retailers - other | 248 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2025 |
| Alhaji Suya Takeaway/sandwich shop | 338 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| 500 Degrees Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2025 |
| Abacus Nursery School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| 500 Degrees Herne Hill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2026 |
| 2210 by nattycancook Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2026 |
Questions about Ghost Whale
What is Ghost Whale's food hygiene rating?
Ghost Whale has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lambeth Council on 5 June 2026.
Is Ghost Whale 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 Ghost Whale last inspected?
Ghost Whale was last inspected on 5 June 2026, a month 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 Ghost Whale?
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 Ghost Whale compare to other places in Lambeth?
61% of the 2,398 rated food businesses in Lambeth hold the top rating of 5, and Ghost Whale is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lambeth Council inspects Ghost Whale 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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