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Food hygiene in West Dulwich

In the last month 1 food place within 0.6 miles of the middle of West Dulwich was given a hygiene score, fewer than the middle Lambeth area (2), and it got the top mark of 5. That makes it joint 12th of 18 Lambeth areas for inspections. Over three months, 75% of the 20 places scored here got a 5, above the 62% across Lambeth. 3 places scored 2 or below. 8 food places are waiting for a first inspection.

SE21, Lambeth · within 0.6 miles of the middle of West Dulwich

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1hygiene scorelast 31 days
75%scored 5last 3 months · Lambeth 62%
3scored 0 to 2last 3 months
8waiting for a first inspectionusually new or under new owners

Latest hygiene scores

Scores published in the last 31 days for places within 0.6 miles of the middle of West Dulwich.

Scored 0 to 2 in the last three months

  • Patty King UK was rated 1 (major improvement necessary) on 11 September 2026. Takeaways and sandwich shops
  • Butter Up Cafe was rated 1 (major improvement necessary) on 25 August 2026. Restaurants and cafés
  • Tulse Hill Cafe was rated 2 (improvement necessary) on 25 August 2026. Restaurants and cafés

A score shows how things were on the day of the inspection; businesses can appeal or ask for a new inspection once they have made improvements.

Waiting for a first inspection

8 food places registered with the council and not yet given a score. Usually new, or under new owners.

West Dulwich against Lambeth

Food hygieneWest DulwichMiddle Lambeth area
Scores, last month12
Scores, last 3 months2024
Scored 5, last 3 months75%62% (all Lambeth)
Scored 0 to 2, last 3 months33
Waiting for a first inspection813

Within 0.6 miles of the middle of West Dulwich. The share scoring 5 needs at least three scores.

Nearby areas

AreaLast month3 monthsScored 5Scored 0–2Waiting
West Norwood22374%39
West Dulwich12075%38
Tulse Hill11567%38
Streatham Hill11362%16
Herne Hill0757%16
Dulwich02–04
Dulwich Village01–05
See every Lambeth area ranked, with the latest low scores and top marks, on the food hygiene in Lambeth page. Scores come from the Food Standards Agency; tap any place for its details.

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Questions people ask

What are the food hygiene ratings like in West Dulwich?

In the last three months 20 food places within 0.6 miles of the middle of West Dulwich were given a hygiene score, and 15 (75%) scored 5. Across Lambeth, 62% scored 5.

Has anywhere in West Dulwich had a low food hygiene rating?

In the last three months, Patty King UK was rated 1 (major improvement necessary) on 11 September 2026, Butter Up Cafe was rated 1 (major improvement necessary) on 25 August 2026 and Tulse Hill Cafe was rated 2 (improvement necessary) on 25 August 2026. A score shows how things were on the day of the inspection.

Are there new food places in West Dulwich?

8 food places near West Dulwich are registered with the council and waiting for a first hygiene inspection. These are usually new businesses or ones under new owners.