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Po Cha

London

Food hygiene rating 3 / 5 · Generally satisfactory

Middle of the road

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory - perfectly fine, but with a bit of room to improve.

The breakdown

Hygiene Generally satisfactory Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 5 December 2025 by Lambeth.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for Po Cha, from December 2020 to December 2025. Its hygiene rating has held steady, from 3 in 2020 to 3 in 2025.

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 Dec 2020: 3 out of 5 5 Dec 2025: 3 out of 5 Dec 2020 Dec 2025
Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of Po Cha.
Food hygiene rating history for Po Cha
Inspection date Rating Verdict
3 / 5 Generally satisfactory
3 / 5 Generally satisfactory

What does this rating mean?

Po Cha in London has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

Ground Floor,
30 Lower Marsh,
London,
SE1 7RG
Po Cha Hygiene Rating - 3/5

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for Po Cha. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects Po Cha?

Food hygiene at Po Cha is inspected by Lambeth, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.lambeth.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about Po Cha

What is Po Cha’s food hygiene rating?
Po Cha has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (Generally satisfactory), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 5 December 2025.
When was Po Cha last inspected?
Po Cha was last inspected by Lambeth on 5 December 2025.
Is a 3 out of 5 hygiene rating good?
A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.
What do the food hygiene scores mean?
The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.

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