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The Surprise

Pub or bar · The Surprise Public House, 16 Southville, London, SW8 2PP

Food hygiene rating
012345
Urgent improvementVery good

Good. Inspected 16 Dec 2023 by Lambeth council.

Badges

Spotless handlingBest score for handling and storing food
5-star streakRated 5 at three inspections in a row
Most improvedRating went up at the last inspection

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What the inspector found

Handling and storing foodVery good
Cleanliness and condition of premisesGenerally satisfactory
Management of food safetyGenerally satisfactory

Shorter bar is better. FHRS points: hygiene 0, structural 10, management 10.

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