Food Safety in West Dulwich
246 establishments rated · 54.88% with 5 stars
West Dulwich is a neighbourhood in South London on the southern boundary of Brockwell Park, which straddles the London Borough of Lambeth and the London Borough of Southwark. Croxted Road and South Croxted Road mark the boundary between Southwark to the east and Lambeth to the west. The suburb of West Dulwich dates back to the 17th century when the often flooded land known as Dulwich Common was acquired and drained by Edward Alleyn's estate.
West Dulwich (SW2) is home to 246 rated food establishments in the Lambeth area of London. Only 54.88% hold a 5-star rating, below the national average — diners should choose carefully here.
Rating Distribution
West Dulwich vs London Average
% of establishments with given rating · London average across 74,489 establishments
🏆 Top Rated in West Dulwich
| # | Business | Rating | Hygiene | Structural | Confidence | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gail's Bakery Streatham Hill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · SW2 4TX · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 Sept 2025 |
| 2 | Lambeth Elfrida Rathbone Society Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · SW2 3HS · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 Feb 2024 |
| 3 | Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop · SW2 4RS · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23 Jan 2026 |
| 4 | Effra Hall Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub · SW2 1EB · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 Dec 2023 |
| 5 | Halloumi Room Other catering premises · SW2 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 Mar 2020 |
| 6 | Joanne B Cakes Other catering premises · SW2 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 Dec 2021 |
| 7 | Cavavin Takeaway/sandwich shop · SW2 1RH · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 Feb 2024 |
| 8 | Dear Jay - Cookery And Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · SW2 4UG · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 Feb 2026 |
| 9 | The Hand In Hand Pub/bar/nightclub · SW2 4EN · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 Jan 2020 |
| 10 | Limetree Care Centre Caring Premises · SW2 3EN · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 Feb 2024 |
⚠️ Lowest Rated in West Dulwich
| Business | Rating | Type | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
S & M Newsagent SW2 4RS · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Retailers - other | 22 Feb 2025 |
Crown And Sceptre (Ltd) SW2 4AH · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Pub/bar/nightclub | 30 Jan 2026 |
Montego Bay SW2 2TJ · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 21 Feb 2026 |
Chicken Treat SW2 4UN · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 26 Sept 2025 |
Ten Thanks SW2 2SD · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 28 Jan 2026 |
Katakata SW2 1RS · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 9 Dec 2025 |
Costcutter SW2 2TJ · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Retailers - other | 16 Jan 2026 |
K C News SW2 3BU · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Retailers - other | 26 Jul 2024 |
Kwik Stop Food And Wine SW2 1QW · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Retailers - other | 28 Aug 2025 |
Service Stores SW2 1HT · Verify on FSA ↗ | 2 | Retailers - other | 14 Jan 2025 |
Understanding Food Hygiene Ratings
Food businesses are inspected by local council officers and given a rating from 0 (urgent improvement needed) to 5 (very good). The rating is based on three areas:
How food is handled, prepared, and stored. Lower = better. 0 is perfect, 25 is worst.
Condition of the building — cleanliness, layout, ventilation. Lower = better. 0 is perfect, 25 is worst.
Management of food safety — training, records, procedures. Lower = better. 0 is perfect, 30 is worst.
A score of 0/0/0 means very good across all areas. Not all establishments receive sub-scores — some business types are scored differently.
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