Food hygiene ratings in Lambeth
Our data holds 2,650 food businesses in Lambeth, rated between 2003-02-11 and 2026-08-27. 56% (1,485) are rated 5 (very good), below the 68.9% average across all 329 local authorities in our data. 149 (5.6%) are rated 0 to 2 (improvement required). That places Lambeth 304th of 329 local authorities by share of food businesses rated 5 (very good).
Hygiene rating distribution in Lambeth
| hygiene rating | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 5 (very good) | 1,485 | 56% |
| 4 (good) | 547 | 20.6% |
| 3 (generally satisfactory) | 236 | 8.9% |
| 2 (improvement necessary) | 70 | 2.6% |
| 1 (major improvement necessary) | 74 | 2.8% |
| 0 (urgent improvement necessary) | 5 | 0.2% |
| Awaiting inspection | 179 | 6.8% |
| Exempt | 54 | 2% |
By business type
| business type | food businesses | rated 5 (very good) |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 806 | 56.2% |
| Retailers - other | 440 | 36.6% |
| Takeaway/sandwich shop | 405 | 47.2% |
| Other catering premises | 388 | 58.8% |
| Pub/bar/nightclub | 169 | 63.3% |
| Caring Premises | 139 | 74.1% |
| School/college/university | 115 | 87.8% |
| Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 84 | 92.9% |
Food businesses rated per month in Lambeth
Most recently rated food businesses rated 0 to 2 (improvement required) in Lambeth
The 20 most recent of 149. Results are dated and may have changed since; check the source before relying on them.
| Name | hygiene rating | Rated | Type | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Glitch | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-07-28 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | SE1 7AE |
| El Juidero Restaurant | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-07-18 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | SW9 8LF |
| New Century | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-07-17 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | SW9 9HU |
| Caffe Nero Express (2) | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-07-04 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | SE1 7LY |
| Cafe Lulu | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-07-02 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | SE24 9DL |
| Kurisu Omakase | 0 (urgent improvement necessary) | 2026-07-02 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | SW9 8PY |
| Chip Shop BXTN Ltd | 0 (urgent improvement necessary) | 2026-06-27 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | SW9 8LF |
| Carniceria Los Andes | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-06-26 | Retailers - other | SW9 8PR |
| Kumasi Market | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-06-26 | Retailers - other | SW9 8PR |
| Chicken King | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-06-19 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | SW8 2FQ |
| Kitchen India | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-06-05 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | SE1 7PB |
| Mr Good Morning | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-06-05 | Retailers - other | SW8 4PA |
| La Parisienne | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-05-20 | Retailers - other | SW2 4RD |
| Primes Express | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-05-14 | Retailers - other | SW4 0HB |
| Lunar Flame | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-05-08 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | SW9 7SB |
| Paimbah India Restaurant | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-05-02 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | SW8 2JR |
| El Jefe De Jefes | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-04-25 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | SW9 8PQ |
| Angell Delight | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-04-24 | Other catering premises | SW9 7JR |
| Cavendish Arms | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-04-24 | Pub/bar/nightclub | SW8 2HJ |
| Metropolis London Bar | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-04-24 | Pub/bar/nightclub | SE11 5AW |
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Questions about Lambeth
How many food businesses in Lambeth are rated 5 (very good)?
1,485 of 2,650 food businesses in Lambeth (56%) are rated 5 (very good), as of 2026-08-27.
Which food businesses in Lambeth are rated 0 to 2 (improvement required)?
149 food businesses in Lambeth are rated 0 to 2 (improvement required). The most recently rated are listed on this page; the full list is available as a spreadsheet download.
How up to date is this Lambeth data?
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