The Common Espresso Bar food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Lambeth
The Common Espresso Bar holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 16 October 2021, more than 4 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: 10 Clapham Park Road, London, SW4 7BB
How it compares in Lambeth
In Lambeth, 61% of rated places manage a 5, so The Common Espresso Bar 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% | ← The Common Espresso Bar | |
| 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Common Espresso Bar 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 Common Espresso Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Grams Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| 500 Degrees Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2025 |
| Afro Cabbana Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
| Alfriston Road Post Office Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2025 |
| Ackee Tree Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2025 |
Questions about The Common Espresso Bar
What is The Common Espresso Bar's food hygiene rating?
The Common Espresso Bar has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Lambeth Council on 16 October 2021.
Is The Common Espresso Bar 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Common Espresso Bar last inspected?
The Common Espresso Bar was last inspected on 16 October 2021, more than 4 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 Common Espresso Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Common Espresso Bar compare to other places in Lambeth?
61% of the 2,398 rated food businesses in Lambeth hold the top rating of 5, while The Common Espresso Bar holds a 4. 535 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Lambeth Council inspects The Common Espresso Bar 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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