Hygienic food handling
Very goodIncludes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Pub/bar/nightclub
Latest rating available
The Understudy food hygiene rating
The Understudy
Royal National Theatre
South Bank
London
SE1 9PX Inspected 25 May 2026
South Bank
London
SE1 9PX Inspected 25 May 2026
Food hygiene rating
Rated by Lambeth
5
Very good
The highest rating available under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme.
At a glance
Business summary
The Understudy in Lambeth currently has a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very good). The latest published inspection was carried out on 25 May 2026. The Understudy is registered as a Pub/bar/nightclub and is located at Royal National Theatre, South Bank, London, SE1 9PX.
- Business name
- The Understudy
- Business type
- Pub/bar/nightclub
- Local authority
- Lambeth
- Scheme
- Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
- Rating date
- 25 May 2026
- FHRS ID
- 810904
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About this information
Ratings are supplied by the relevant local authority. Details may change between inspections or before updated records are published.
Latest inspection
Inspection details
25 May 2026
Inspectors consider how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises and how effectively the business manages food safety.
Cleanliness and condition
GoodCovers the cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation and condition of the premises.
Management of food safety
GoodConsiders staff knowledge, checks, records and confidence that standards will be maintained.
Previous records
Rating history
There are no earlier dated inspection records available to compare with the latest published rating for The Understudy.
| Inspection date | Rating | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 May 2026 | 5 | Very good | Current |
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