2,703 food businesses in the source snapshot. Average rating: 4.4 out of 5. 62.1% rated "very good".
Food hygiene ratings in Lambeth are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Inspections are carried out by trained environmental health officers; not every registered business has a published rating. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.
The source snapshot contains 2,703 registered food businesses for Lambeth. Of these, 2,460 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 62.1% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.4 out of 5. The snapshot contains 91 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they required urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.
If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.
Retrieval is not an inspection date. Ratings may change; verify individual businesses with the official authority. Missing or conflicting results are not counted as a pass.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kurisu Omakase | SW9 8PY | 0 | Jul 02, 2026 |
| Mandeg Restaurant | SW16 6EG | 0 | Feb 18, 2026 |
| Mesmer Cafe | SW9 9PY | 0 | Sep 10, 2026 |
| Streatham Halwa | SW16 6EN | 0 | Sep 02, 2025 |
| 127 Bar And Restaurant | SE24 0NG | 1 | Mar 11, 2026 |
| 876 | SW9 9JD | 1 | Sep 12, 2026 |
| A.K. Chicken | SE27 9AU | 1 | Nov 14, 2025 |
| Alma Portista | SW9 9PE | 1 | Mar 07, 2026 |
| Angell Delight | SW9 7JR | 1 | Apr 24, 2026 |
| Arituculate Cafe | SW4 6QA | 1 | Dec 13, 2023 |
| Asafo Restaurant | SW2 4EG | 1 | Aug 01, 2026 |
| Atil News | SE5 9LB | 1 | Aug 08, 2025 |
| Atlantic Breeze | SW9 8JW | 1 | Oct 06, 2025 |
| Audreys Cafe | SE24 0JX | 1 | Jan 18, 2026 |
| Bombay Bicycle Chef | SW8 3RX | 1 | Sep 19, 2026 |
The source snapshot contains 1,527 food businesses in Lambeth with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 62.1% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.
A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.
Inspection frequency in Lambeth depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.