500 Degrees food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Lambeth
500 Degrees holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 December 2025, 6 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: 191 Ferndale Road, London, SW9 8BA
How it compares in Lambeth
That puts 500 Degrees 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% | ← 500 Degrees | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 534 | 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 237 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 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 500 Degrees 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 500 Degrees, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alhaji Suya Takeaway/sandwich shop | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Ackee Tree Retailers - other | 303 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2025 |
| 14 Parish Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 356 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2025 |
| Ali Food Store Retailers - other | 382 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Abacus Nursery School School/college/university | 419 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Allen Edwards Primary School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| 500 Degrees Herne Hill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2026 |
| Abtima community project cic Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2026 |
Questions about 500 Degrees
What is 500 Degrees's food hygiene rating?
500 Degrees has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lambeth Council on 20 December 2025.
Is 500 Degrees 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was 500 Degrees last inspected?
500 Degrees was last inspected on 20 December 2025, 6 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 500 Degrees?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does 500 Degrees compare to other places in Lambeth?
61% of the 2,397 rated food businesses in Lambeth hold the top rating of 5, and 500 Degrees is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lambeth Council inspects 500 Degrees 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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