Food hygiene ratings given to two Lambeth takeaways

By Will Grimond, Data Reporter
Published 4th Jan 2023, 09:55 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.
New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to two of Lambeth’s takeaways, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows.

New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to two of Lambeth’s takeaways, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows.

Falafely, at 15 Brixton Station Road, London was handed a four-out-of-five rating after assessment on November 29.

And Paya, at 270a Brixton Hill, London was given a score of one on November 29.

It means that of Lambeth's 402 takeaways with ratings, 165 (41%) have ratings of five and none have zero ratings.