Prince Albert food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Lambeth
Prince Albert holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 January 2025, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: The Prince Albert, 418 Coldharbour Lane, London, SW9 8LF
How it compares in Lambeth
That puts Prince Albert 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% | ← Prince Albert | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Prince Albert 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 Prince Albert, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Parish Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2025 |
| Ackee Tree Retailers - other | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2025 |
| Ali Food Store Retailers - other | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Alhaji Suya Takeaway/sandwich shop | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| 500 Degrees Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 356 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 |
| Abtima community project cic Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2026 |
Questions about Prince Albert
What is Prince Albert's food hygiene rating?
Prince Albert has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lambeth Council on 4 January 2025.
Is Prince Albert 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Prince Albert last inspected?
Prince Albert was last inspected on 4 January 2025, 18 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 Prince Albert?
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 Prince Albert compare to other places in Lambeth?
61% of the 2,398 rated food businesses in Lambeth hold the top rating of 5, and Prince Albert is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lambeth Council inspects Prince Albert 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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