The Black Dog
Squeaky clean
The breakdown
Last inspected on 17 January 2026 by Lambeth.
Rating over time
We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Black Dog, from October 2019 to January 2026. Its hygiene rating has gone up, from 4 in 2019 to 5 in 2026.
| Inspection date | Rating | Verdict |
|---|---|---|
| 4 / 5 | Good | |
| 5 / 5 | Very good |
What does this rating mean?
The Black Dog has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. Yes - 5 is the top food hygiene rating. It means hygiene standards were very good at the last inspection.
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?
112 Vauxhall Walk,London,
SE11 5ER
This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The Black Dog. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.
Who inspects The Black Dog?
Food hygiene at The Black Dog is inspected by Lambeth, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.lambeth.gov.uk or [email protected].
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