What is the average food hygiene rating in SW9?

The average food hygiene rating in the SW9 postcode area of Lambeth is 4.18 out of 5, across 472 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How many restaurants in SW9 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

259 food businesses in the SW9 postcode area of Lambeth hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 54.9% of the 472 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 5 June 2026.

How many food businesses in SW9 have a low hygiene rating?

46 food businesses in the SW9 postcode area of Lambeth are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 1 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 SW9 food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the SW9 postcode area of Lambeth (509 establishments on record, 472 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 SW9

Restaurants, takeaways and cafes in the SW9 postcode area of Lambeth hold an average food hygiene rating of 4.18/5, with 54.9% rated 5 (Very Good). Covers 509 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

SW9 (Lambeth) has 259 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 472 rated premises (54.9%). 46 premises are rated 2 or below. The most recent inspection on record is dated 5 June 2026.

Rating distribution in SW9

5★ Very Good

259 (54.9%)

4★ Good

110 (23.3%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

57 (12.1%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

21 (4.4%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

24 (5.1%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

1 (0.2%)

Plus 27 awaiting inspection and 10 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Food hygiene in SW9: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in SW9?: The average food hygiene rating in the SW9 postcode area of Lambeth is 4.18 out of 5, across 472 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How many restaurants in SW9 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 259 food businesses in the SW9 postcode area of Lambeth hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 54.9% of the 472 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 5 June 2026.
How many food businesses in SW9 have a low hygiene rating?: 46 food businesses in the SW9 postcode area of Lambeth are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 1 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 SW9 food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the SW9 postcode area of Lambeth (509 establishments on record, 472 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.

Top-rated places in SW9

Ghost WhaleRetailers - other · 70 Atlantic Road, London · SW9 8PX
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
The Craft Beer CoPub/bar/nightclub · 11-13 Brixton Station Road, London · SW9 8PA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
SPARRetailers - other · 2 Cromwell Road, London · SW9 7BJ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 23 May 2026
TescoRetailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · 246 Coldharbour Lane, London · SW9 8SE
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 23 May 2026
Lucy 1stRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Front Part, 211 Clapham Road, London · SW9 0QH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
Bunsik BrixtonRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 490 Brixton Road, London · SW9 8EQ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 18 May 2026
Crackerjack Food And WineRetailers - other · 394 Brixton Road, London · SW9 7AW
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 16 May 2026
Co-op FoodRetailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · 245 Brixton Road, London · SW9 6LJ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 16 May 2026
Domino's PizzaTakeaway/sandwich shop · Ground Floor, 328 Coldharbour Lane, London · SW9 8QH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 16 May 2026
Max Snack Bar CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Arch, 18 Brixton Station Road, London · SW9 8PD
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 16 May 2026
McDonalds RestaurantRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 518 - 522 Brixton Road, London · SW9 8EN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 16 May 2026

Places needing improvement in SW9

Mesmer CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 73 Stockwell Road, London · SW9 9PY
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 6 February 2026
Zula CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Shop, 189 Ferndale Road, London · SW9 8BA
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 9 December 2023
Healthy EatersRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 17 Electric Avenue, London · SW9 8JP
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 16 January 2026
Minas LanchesTakeaway/sandwich shop · Unit 5, 416 - 416A Brixton Road, London · SW9 7AY
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 15 April 2025
Funchal BakeryRetailers - other · 141 - 143 Stockwell Road, London · SW9 9TN
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 14 March 2026
Heaven CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 60 Loughborough Road, London · SW9 7SB
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 21 March 2026
Brixton Grocers / Aziz Cash & CarryRetailers - other · 15 Electric Avenue, London · SW9 8JY
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 6 October 2025
Brixton Best FoodRetailers - other · Arch 557, Brixton Station Road, London · SW9 8PG
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 1 February 2026

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 509 real Food Standards Agency records for the SW9 postcode area, of which 472 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. 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.