2,446 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.4 out of 5. 60.1% rated "very good".
Food hygiene ratings in Lewisham are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Every food business that handles, stores, prepares, or sells food is inspected by trained environmental health officers. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.
Lewisham currently has 2,446 registered food businesses. Of these, 2,015 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 60.1% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.4 out of 5. There are currently 37 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they require urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.
If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hua Xia Oriental Food Specialists | SE13 5NS | 0 | Nov 27, 2024 |
| Ladywell Tandoori | SE13 7JA | 0 | Nov 05, 2025 |
| M A Butcher London Ltd | SE13 6JG | 0 | Mar 06, 2025 |
| Quick Shopping | SE13 5PL | 0 | Oct 17, 2025 |
| Sisimi Taste Goodness | SE13 5SB | 0 | Nov 06, 2025 |
| Sun Caribbean Restaurant | SE8 | 0 | Apr 04, 2025 |
| Alpha Lounge Restaurant and Bar | SE13 5JH | 1 | Nov 18, 2025 |
| Anything Chinese Supermarket | SE8 4NS | 1 | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Bilal Fish & Meat | SE13 6JL | 1 | Mar 04, 2024 |
| Christ Church Kitchen | SE6 3HQ | 1 | Sep 23, 2024 |
| Cool Beans | SE4 1AQ | 1 | Dec 12, 2025 |
| Costcutter Food & Wine | SE13 6QT | 1 | Feb 01, 2024 |
| Divine | SE8 4AD | 1 | Nov 11, 2025 |
| Gateway Chicken | SE14 6AR | 1 | Jun 16, 2025 |
| Gateway Supermarket | SE14 6AR | 1 | Jul 17, 2024 |
There are currently 1,211 food businesses in Lewisham with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 60.1% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.
A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.
Inspection frequency in Lewisham depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.