Food safety
We work with consumers and businesses to reduce the risks to public health from food sold in Lambeth, and we have a programme of regular food safety inspections.
Eaten something that hasn't agreed with you? Worried about chickenpox at your child's school? We are here to help.
Have you been sold food that's not fit to eat? Are you unhappy with hygiene in a local food outlet or shop? Or have you been ill after a meal at a local restaurant? Contact us with your food safety complaints.
We have a programme of regular inspections covering the 2,400 food businesses in Lambeth - from market stalls and corner shops to the big supermarkets - to ensure that they achieve high standards in food handling and storage.
An estimated five million people suffer from food poisoning in England and Wales each year. Running a food business means that you have a particular responsibility in protecting the health of your customers.
A risk assessment asks you to think logically about what might go wrong with the food that you sell and what you must do to ensure it is safe for your customers.
We run food safety training and provide advice and guidance.
Who to contact
Please contact us if you would like further information on courses, leaflets and our policies.
You can contact us by phone, email or letter, or you can visit our offices.
Food safety team
2 Herne Hill Road
London
SE24 0AU
Phone: 020 7926 6110
Fax: 020 7926 6130
Email: foodsafety@lambeth.gov.uk
Opening hours
Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm.