Vaulty Towers Public House food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Lambeth
Vaulty Towers Public House holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 30 January 2026, 5 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: Vaulty Towers, 34 Lower Marsh, London, SE1 7RG
How it compares in Lambeth
In Lambeth, 61% of rated places manage a 5, so Vaulty Towers Public House 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% | ← Vaulty Towers Public House | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Vaulty Towers Public House 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 Vaulty Towers Public House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 rebel Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2019 |
| A & d news Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2021 |
| 50 Kalo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2021 |
| A grocery ltd Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2022 |
| 1st place at the elephant Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| 180 Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2022 |
| 13 acre orchard Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
Questions about Vaulty Towers Public House
What is Vaulty Towers Public House's food hygiene rating?
Vaulty Towers Public House has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Lambeth Council on 30 January 2026.
Is Vaulty Towers Public House 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Vaulty Towers Public House last inspected?
Vaulty Towers Public House was last inspected on 30 January 2026, 5 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 Vaulty Towers Public House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Vaulty Towers Public House compare to other places in Lambeth?
61% of the 2,398 rated food businesses in Lambeth hold the top rating of 5, while Vaulty Towers Public House holds a 4. 535 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Lambeth Council inspects Vaulty Towers Public House 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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