The Good Drinker food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Lambeth
The Good Drinker 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
The rating dates from 14 June 2019, more than 7 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 29 Knight's Hill, London, SE27 0HS
How it compares in Lambeth
That puts The Good Drinker 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% | ← The Good Drinker | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Good Drinker 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 The Good Drinker, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abacus Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| Adams's Apple Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2023 |
| Abbey Uplands Care Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Alleyns head Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| Ace Base Clubs School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2019 |
Questions about The Good Drinker
What is The Good Drinker's food hygiene rating?
The Good Drinker has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lambeth Council on 14 June 2019.
Is The Good Drinker 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 The Good Drinker last inspected?
The Good Drinker was last inspected on 14 June 2019, more than 7 years 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 The Good Drinker?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 The Good Drinker compare to other places in Lambeth?
61% of the 2,398 rated food businesses in Lambeth hold the top rating of 5, and The Good Drinker is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lambeth Council inspects The Good Drinker 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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