What is the average food hygiene rating in SE6?

The average food hygiene rating in the SE6 postcode area of Lewisham is 4.4 out of 5, across 372 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 SE6 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

234 food businesses in the SE6 postcode area of Lewisham hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 62.9% of the 372 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 26 April 2026.

How many food businesses in SE6 have a low hygiene rating?

17 food businesses in the SE6 postcode area of Lewisham are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 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 SE6 food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the SE6 postcode area of Lewisham (426 establishments on record, 372 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 SE6

Restaurants, takeaways and cafes in the SE6 postcode area of Lewisham hold an average food hygiene rating of 4.4/5, with 62.9% rated 5 (Very Good). Covers 426 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

SE6 (Lewisham) has 234 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 372 rated premises (62.9%). 17 premises are rated 2 or below. The most recent inspection on record is dated 26 April 2026.

Rating distribution in SE6

5★ Very Good

234 (62.9%)

4★ Good

78 (21%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

43 (11.6%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

8 (2.2%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

9 (2.4%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

0 (0%)

Plus 45 awaiting inspection and 9 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Food hygiene in SE6: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in SE6?: The average food hygiene rating in the SE6 postcode area of Lewisham is 4.4 out of 5, across 372 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 SE6 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 234 food businesses in the SE6 postcode area of Lewisham hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 62.9% of the 372 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 26 April 2026.
How many food businesses in SE6 have a low hygiene rating?: 17 food businesses in the SE6 postcode area of Lewisham are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 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 SE6 food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the SE6 postcode area of Lewisham (426 establishments on record, 372 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 SE6

MorleysTakeaway/sandwich shop · Flat, 5B Sandhurst Market, Sandhurst Road, London · SE6 1DL
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 26 April 2026
Mindful Nurseries Catford MontessoriCaring Premises · Saint Laurence Church Of England Church, 37 Bromley Road, London · SE6 2TS
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 March 2026
Anthea's KitchenRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · SE6
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 March 2026
Taro Japanese RestaurantRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Ground Floor Unit, 2 Catford Broadway, London · SE6 4SP
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 March 2026
Catford ExpressRetailers - other · Ground Floor Unit, 152 Rushey Green, London · SE6 4HQ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 16 March 2026
Little Rainbow Day NurseryCaring Premises · 142 Broadfield Road, London · SE6 1TH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 11 March 2026
HQ Jerk ShackTakeaway/sandwich shop · 7 Catford Hill, London · SE6 4NU
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 7 March 2026
Kings ChurchRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Catford Hill, London · SE6 4PS
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 March 2026
Little Acorns Day NurseryCaring Premises · 13 Exbury Road, London · SE6 4NB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 24 February 2026
Coffee Corner Seven StarsRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 2-4 Catford Hill, London · SE6 4PX
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 22 February 2026
The Nurtury Day Nursery and Preschool LimitedRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 89 Bromley Road, London · SE6 2UF
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 16 February 2026
Forster Park Primary SchoolSchool/college/university · Nourish Contract Catering, Forster Park Primary School, Boundfield Road, London · SE6 1PQ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 12 February 2026

Places needing improvement in SE6

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
Z & K Butchers Catford Food StoreRetailers - other · 114 Rushey Green, London · SE6 4HW
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 17 September 2025
TONY'S BUTCHERSRetailers - other · Tony's Butchers, 19 Catford Broadway, London · SE6 4SN
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 7 October 2025
Holbeach Baptist ChurchRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Holbeach Road, London · SE6 4JP
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 27 March 2026
Planet 68Takeaway/sandwich shop · 68B Rushey Green, London · SE6 4JD
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 26 July 2025
KACCO CASH & CARRYTakeaway/sandwich shop · Unit 18, Catford Broadway, London · SE6 4SN
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 7 February 2026

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 426 real Food Standards Agency records for the SE6 postcode area, of which 372 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.