Adam's food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Lambeth
Adam's 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
This is a fresh result: Adam's was inspected on 18 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
84% of rated food businesses in Lambeth score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Lambeth ratings →
Address: 86 Brixton Hill, London, SW2 1QN
How this rating has changed
Adam's has improved: it was rated 4 before its inspection on 18 July 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 18 July 2026 | 4 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Lambeth
That puts Adam's among the 1,485 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 | 1,485 | 61% | ← Adam's | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 548 | 23% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 235 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 71 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 75 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 231 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 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 Adam's 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 Adam's, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Parish Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2025 |
| Ackee Tree Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2025 |
| Alhaji Suya Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Ali Food Store Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| 500 Degrees Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2025 |
| 500 Degrees Herne Hill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2026 |
| All Greens Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2024 |
| Abacus Nursery School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
Questions about Adam's
What is Adam's's food hygiene rating?
Adam's has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lambeth Council on 18 July 2026.
Is Adam's 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 Adam's last inspected?
Adam's was last inspected on 18 July 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 Adam's?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Adam's compare to other places in Lambeth?
61% of the 2,419 rated food businesses in Lambeth hold the top rating of 5, and Adam's is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lambeth Council inspects Adam's 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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