The Blues Kitchen Brixton
The Blues Kitchen Brixton is a restaurant/cafe/canteen located at 40 Acre Lane, London, SW2 5SP, in the Lambeth local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 5 March 2026, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). 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 restaurant or cafe, this business is assessed on how food is prepared and cooked on the premises, the cleanliness of the kitchen and dining areas, and whether staff follow proper hand-washing and cross-contamination prevention procedures. 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. The rating has changed from 2 to 5 since 15 January 2026.
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| Rating | Date Recorded |
|---|---|
| 2 | 2026-01-15 |
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What is the food hygiene rating of The Blues Kitchen Brixton?
The Blues Kitchen Brixton 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 restaurant/cafe/canteen?
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 The Blues Kitchen Brixton last inspected?
The Blues Kitchen Brixton was last inspected on 2026-03-05. 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 The Blues Kitchen Brixton located?
The Blues Kitchen Brixton is located at 40 Acre Lane, London , SW2 5SP, in the Lambeth local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the SW2 postcode area.