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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.
Rating distribution in Lambeth
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 ratings by area in Lambeth
Top-rated places in Lambeth
- Limin South BankTakeaway/sandwich shop · Gabriels Wharf, 56 Upper Ground, London · SE1 9PP5/5 · Very GoodInspected 9 June 2026
- The Argentinian GrillTakeaway/sandwich shop · Arch 50 7-11 South Lambeth Place, London, SW85/5 · Very GoodInspected 6 June 2026
- MamuskaRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 9 Addington Street, London · SE1 7RY5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026
- Ghost WhaleRetailers - other · 70 Atlantic Road, London · SW9 8PX5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026
- Travelodge London VauxhallHotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · 3 Bondway, London · SW8 1SJ5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026
- Healthy Living PlatformOther catering premises · 336 Brixton Road, London · SW9 7AA5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
Places needing improvement in Lambeth
- Mesmer CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 73 Stockwell Road, London · SW9 9PY0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 6 February 2026
- Mandeg RestaurantRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 155 Streatham High Road, London · SW16 6EG0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 18 February 2026
- Forno Big Ben PizzaRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 145-147 Lambeth Walk, London · SE11 6EE0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 7 February 2026
- Streatham HalwaRetailers - other · Ground Floor, 215 Streatham High Road, London · SW16 6EN0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 2 September 2025
- Zula CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Shop, 189 Ferndale Road, London · SW9 8BA1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 9 December 2023
- Chicken TreatTakeaway/sandwich shop · 54 New Park Road, London · SW2 4UN1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 26 September 2025
- Haji Yusuf SweetsTakeaway/sandwich shop · 217 Streatham High Road, London · SW16 6EN1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 10 April 2026
- Patty King UKTakeaway/sandwich shop · 10 Knight's Hill, London · SE27 0HY1/5 · 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.