Lambeth takeaway handed new food hygiene rating

By Andrew Dowdeswell, Data Reporter
Published 4th Apr 2023, 08:45 BST
A Food Standards Agency rating sticker on a window of a restaurant in central London. A huge variation in food hygiene standards remains across the UK, with one in five high or medium-risk food outlets failing to meet standards, according to a study.A Food Standards Agency rating sticker on a window of a restaurant in central London. A huge variation in food hygiene standards remains across the UK, with one in five high or medium-risk food outlets failing to meet standards, according to a study.
A Food Standards Agency rating sticker on a window of a restaurant in central London. A huge variation in food hygiene standards remains across the UK, with one in five high or medium-risk food outlets failing to meet standards, according to a study.
A Lambeth takeaway has been handed a new three-out-of-five food hygiene rating.

A Lambeth takeaway has been handed a new three-out-of-five food hygiene rating.

Sushi Essence, a takeaway at 334 Kennington Road, London was given the score after assessment on February 27, the Food Standards Agency's website shows.

It means that of Lambeth's 408 takeaways with ratings, 168 (41%) have ratings of five and none have zero ratings.