What is the average food hygiene rating in Lambeth?

The average food hygiene rating in Lambeth is 4.36 out of 5, across 2,409 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does Lambeth compare with the national average for food hygiene?

61.6% of rated premises in Lambeth hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 18.1 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Lambeth 314 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.

How many restaurants in Lambeth have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

1,484 food businesses in Lambeth hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 61.6% of the 2,409 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 11 June 2026.

How many food businesses in Lambeth have a low hygiene rating?

150 food businesses in Lambeth are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 4 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.

What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?

The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.

Where does this Lambeth food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Lambeth (2,643 establishments on record, 2,409 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

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Food Hygiene Ratings in Lambeth

In Lambeth, 61.6% of 2,409 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.36/5. These figures cover 2,643 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Lambeth has 1,484 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 2,409 rated premises (61.6%). 150 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 11 June 2026.

5★ share: 61.6%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: -18.1 pp
National rank: 314 / 328

Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.

Rating distribution in Lambeth

5★ Very Good

1,484 (61.6%)

4★ Good

534 (22.2%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

241 (10%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

75 (3.1%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

71 (2.9%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

4 (0.2%)

Plus 179 awaiting inspection and 55 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 179 awaiting inspection and 55 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Lambeth: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Lambeth?: The average food hygiene rating in Lambeth is 4.36 out of 5, across 2,409 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Lambeth compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 61.6% of rated premises in Lambeth hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 18.1 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Lambeth 314 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
How many restaurants in Lambeth have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 1,484 food businesses in Lambeth hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 61.6% of the 2,409 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 11 June 2026.
How many food businesses in Lambeth have a low hygiene rating?: 150 food businesses in Lambeth are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 4 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?: The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
Where does this Lambeth food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Lambeth (2,643 establishments on record, 2,409 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

Food hygiene ratings by area in Lambeth

SW9509 places · 54.9% 5★

Top-rated places in Lambeth

Limin South BankTakeaway/sandwich shop · Gabriels Wharf, 56 Upper Ground, London · SE1 9PP
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 9 June 2026
The Argentinian GrillTakeaway/sandwich shop · Arch 50 7-11 South Lambeth Place, London, SW8
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 6 June 2026
MamuskaRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 9 Addington Street, London · SE1 7RY
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026
Ghost WhaleRetailers - other · 70 Atlantic Road, London · SW9 8PX
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026
Travelodge London VauxhallHotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · 3 Bondway, London · SW8 1SJ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026
Healthy Living PlatformOther catering premises · 336 Brixton Road, London · SW9 7AA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
Mosaic Club HouseCaring Premises · 65 Effra Road, London · SW2 1BZ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
TescoRetailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Shop, 827 - 833 Wandsworth Road, London · SW8 3JL
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
The Craft Beer CoPub/bar/nightclub · 11-13 Brixton Station Road, London · SW9 8PA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
Camile ThaiRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Ground Floor, 47 Abbeville Road, London · SW4 9JX
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 June 2026
Black & Blue RestaurantRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 1 Mepham Street, London · SE1 8RL
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 30 May 2026
Limetree Care CentreCaring Premises · 8 Limetree Close, London · SW2 3EN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 30 May 2026

Places needing improvement in Lambeth

Mesmer CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 73 Stockwell Road, London · SW9 9PY
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 6 February 2026
Mandeg RestaurantRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 155 Streatham High Road, London · SW16 6EG
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 18 February 2026
Forno Big Ben PizzaRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 145-147 Lambeth Walk, London · SE11 6EE
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 7 February 2026
Streatham HalwaRetailers - other · Ground Floor, 215 Streatham High Road, London · SW16 6EN
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 2 September 2025
Zula CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Shop, 189 Ferndale Road, London · SW9 8BA
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 9 December 2023
Chicken TreatTakeaway/sandwich shop · 54 New Park Road, London · SW2 4UN
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 26 September 2025
Haji Yusuf SweetsTakeaway/sandwich shop · 217 Streatham High Road, London · SW16 6EN
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 10 April 2026
Patty King UKTakeaway/sandwich shop · 10 Knight's Hill, London · SE27 0HY
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 26 February 2025

A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 2,643 real Food Standards Agency records for Lambeth, of which 2,409 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.