Elmgreen School

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-10-02

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
5

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

Elmgreen School is a school/college/university located at Elmgreen Secondary School, Elmcourt Road, London, SE27 9BZ, in the Lambeth local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 2 October 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Lambeth oversees 2,662 registered food businesses, of which 76% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Lambeth is 4.4 out of 5. As a food provider in a care or educational setting, this business is subject to particularly rigorous standards given the vulnerability of the people it serves. Inspectors pay close attention to allergen management, nutritional record-keeping, and staff training. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.

Details

Business Type
School/college/university
Address
Elmgreen Secondary School, Elmcourt Road, London
Postcode
SE27 9BZ
Local Authority
Lambeth
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
483072

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Elmgreen School?

Elmgreen School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Lambeth.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a school/college/university?

A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.

When was Elmgreen School last inspected?

Elmgreen School was last inspected on 2025-10-02. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

Where is Elmgreen School located?

Elmgreen School is located at Elmgreen Secondary School, Elmcourt Road, London , SE27 9BZ, in the Lambeth local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the SE27 postcode area.