What is the average food hygiene rating in SE13?

The average food hygiene rating in the SE13 postcode area of Lewisham is 4.41 out of 5, across 345 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How many restaurants in SE13 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

218 food businesses in the SE13 postcode area of Lewisham hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 63.2% of the 345 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 1 May 2026.

How many food businesses in SE13 have a low hygiene rating?

15 food businesses in the SE13 postcode area of Lewisham are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 3 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 SE13 food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the SE13 postcode area of Lewisham (440 establishments on record, 345 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 SE13

Restaurants, takeaways and cafes in the SE13 postcode area of Lewisham hold an average food hygiene rating of 4.41/5, with 63.2% rated 5 (Very Good). Covers 440 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

SE13 (Lewisham) has 218 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 345 rated premises (63.2%). 15 premises are rated 2 or below. The most recent inspection on record is dated 1 May 2026.

Rating distribution in SE13

5★ Very Good

218 (63.2%)

4★ Good

79 (22.9%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

33 (9.6%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

4 (1.2%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

8 (2.3%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

3 (0.9%)

Plus 79 awaiting inspection and 16 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Food hygiene in SE13: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in SE13?: The average food hygiene rating in the SE13 postcode area of Lewisham is 4.41 out of 5, across 345 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How many restaurants in SE13 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 218 food businesses in the SE13 postcode area of Lewisham hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 63.2% of the 345 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 1 May 2026.
How many food businesses in SE13 have a low hygiene rating?: 15 food businesses in the SE13 postcode area of Lewisham are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 3 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 SE13 food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the SE13 postcode area of Lewisham (440 establishments on record, 345 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.

Top-rated places in SE13

Glass Mill Leisure Centre Caf?Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Glass Mill Leisure Centre, 41 Loampit Vale, London · SE13 7FT
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 11 April 2026
Ding Tea LewishamRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 52 Lewisham High Street, Hither Green, London · SE13 5JH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 11 April 2026
Rising SunPub/bar/nightclub · The Rising Sun, 120 Loampit Vale, London · SE13 7SN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 11 April 2026
Savers Health & BeautyRetailers - other · 107-109 Lewisham High Street, Hither Green, London · SE13 6AT
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 11 April 2026
Sainsbury'sRetailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Sainsbury Local, 53 Loampit Vale, London · SE13 7DJ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 11 April 2026
Canton KitchenTakeaway/sandwich shop · 274B Lee High Road, London · SE13 5PJ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 April 2026
Co-op Late StoreRetailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Co-op, 206 Hither Green Lane, London · SE13 6RT
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 March 2026
Providence Link United Services (PLUS)Caring Premises · Plus, 152 Springbank Road, Hither Green, London · SE13 6SU
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 March 2026
Sainsbury's Supermarkets LtdRetailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Sainsbury's Supermarket Ltd, Sainsbury Local, 9 Staplehurst Road, London · SE13 5ND
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 March 2026
Springbank Road Local StoreRetailers - other · 86 Springbank Road, Hither Green, London · SE13 6SX
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 March 2026
Tesco ExpressRetailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Tesco Stores Ltd Tesco Express Unit A, Cherrywood Lodge, Birdwood Avenue, London · SE13 6UR
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 March 2026
The Dacre Arm'sPub/bar/nightclub · Dacre Arms, 11 Kingswood Place, London · SE13 5BU
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 March 2026

Places needing improvement in SE13

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
Sathyam SupermarketRetailers - other · 18-24 Lee High Road, London · SE13 5PT
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 7 December 2023
Muffin BreakRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Unit 74, Lewisham Shopping Centre, London · SE13 7EP
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 24 October 2025
Imma Kandey African RestaurantTakeaway/sandwich shop · Ground Floor Unit, 18 Manor Park Parade, Lee High Road, London · SE13 5PB
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 22 March 2026
Costcutter Food & WineRetailers - other · Senu Food & Wine, 54-56 Campshill Road, Hither Green, London · SE13 6QT
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 1 February 2024
Bilal Fish & MeatRetailers - other · 192 Lewisham High Street, Hither Green, London · SE13 6JL
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 4 March 2024

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 440 real Food Standards Agency records for the SE13 postcode area, of which 345 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. 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.