The Steam Engine
Squeaky clean
The breakdown
Last inspected on 6 December 2025 by Lambeth.
Rating over time
We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Steam Engine, from December 2020 to December 2025. Its hygiene rating has gone down, from 5 in 2020 to 4 in 2025.
| Inspection date | Rating | Verdict |
|---|---|---|
| 5 / 5 | Very good | |
| 4 / 5 | Good |
What does this rating mean?
The Steam Engine has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.
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?
41 - 42 Cosser Street,London,
SE1 7BU
This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The Steam Engine. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.
Who inspects The Steam Engine?
Food hygiene at The Steam Engine 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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