What is the average food hygiene rating in Lewisham?

The average food hygiene rating in Lewisham is 4.42 out of 5, across 1,992 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does Lewisham compare with the national average for food hygiene?

62.1% of rated premises in Lewisham hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 17.6 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Lewisham 312 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.

How many restaurants in Lewisham have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

1,238 food businesses in Lewisham hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 62.1% of the 1,992 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 8 June 2026.

How many food businesses in Lewisham have a low hygiene rating?

64 food businesses in Lewisham are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 4 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.

What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?

The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.

Where does this Lewisham food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Lewisham (2,437 establishments on record, 1,992 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

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Food Hygiene Ratings in Lewisham

In Lewisham, 62.1% of 1,992 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.42/5. These figures cover 2,437 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Lewisham has 1,238 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 1,992 rated premises (62.1%). 64 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 8 June 2026.

5★ share: 62.1%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: -17.6 pp
National rank: 312 / 328

Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.

Rating distribution in Lewisham

5★ Very Good

1,238 (62.1%)

4★ Good

456 (22.9%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

234 (11.7%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

33 (1.7%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

27 (1.4%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

4 (0.2%)

Plus 343 awaiting inspection and 102 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 343 awaiting inspection and 102 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Lewisham: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Lewisham?: The average food hygiene rating in Lewisham is 4.42 out of 5, across 1,992 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Lewisham compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 62.1% of rated premises in Lewisham hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 17.6 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Lewisham 312 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
How many restaurants in Lewisham have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 1,238 food businesses in Lewisham hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 62.1% of the 1,992 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 8 June 2026.
How many food businesses in Lewisham have a low hygiene rating?: 64 food businesses in Lewisham are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 4 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?: The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
Where does this Lewisham food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Lewisham (2,437 establishments on record, 1,992 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

Food hygiene ratings by area in Lewisham

Top-rated places in Lewisham

The KhansRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 28 Montpelier Vale, Blackheath, London · SE3 0TA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 June 2026
Made by SirahOther catering premises · SE4
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
MY CHILDCARE AND ME LTDCaring Premises · My Childcare and Me Ltd, 1 Tranquil Vale, Blackheath, London · SE3 0BU
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 June 2026
CLOCHE & COUPE LTDRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Ground Floor Unit C, Damsel House, Dragonfly Place, London · SE4 2FN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
Dishoom LimitedTakeaway/sandwich shop · Units, 3-4 Dulwich Business Centre, Malham Road, London · SE23 1AG
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 14 May 2026
G. KestonRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Gerald Keston, Deptford Market, Deptford High Street, London · SE8 4BX
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 May 2026
Ismay's KitchenOther catering premises · SE26
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 May 2026
Cottage Day NurseryCaring Premises · St Hilda's Church Hall, Courtrai Road, Crofton Park · SE23 1PL
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 30 April 2026
The Cottage Day NurseryCaring Premises · Cottage Day Nursery, St Hilda's Church Hall, Courtrai Road, Crofton Park · SE23 1PL
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 30 April 2026
MorleysTakeaway/sandwich shop · Flat, 5B Sandhurst Market, Sandhurst Road, London · SE6 1DL
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 26 April 2026
Accent Catering (Sydenham High)School/college/university · Sydenham High, Westwood Hill, London · SE26 6BL
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 24 April 2026
Jerk VillageOther catering premises · SE23
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 24 April 2026

Places needing improvement in Lewisham

Resta Coffee BarRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · RESTA COFFEE BAR, 299 Baring Road, London · SE12 0DZ
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 2 April 2026
Ameen Butchers and GroceriesRetailers - other · 118 Lewisham High Street, London · SE13 6JG
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 4 September 2025
Hua Xia Oriental Food SpecialistsRetailers - other · 85-87 Lee High Road, London · SE13 5NS
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 27 November 2024
Quick ShoppingRetailers - other · 262 Lee High Road, London · SE13 5PL
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 17 October 2025
RCS Foods LtdMobile caterer · SE6
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 27 March 2026
Teddy's Meat & Poultry LtdRetailers - other · 5 Catford Broadway, London · SE6 4SP
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 16 September 2025
Super StoreRetailers - other · Superstore Delicatessen, 265 Bromley Road, London · SE6 2RA
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 20 July 2025
Sathyam SupermarketRetailers - other · 18-24 Lee High Road, London · SE13 5PT
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 7 December 2023

A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 2,437 real Food Standards Agency records for Lewisham, of which 1,992 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.