Catering Care Choices food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Lewisham
Catering Care Choices holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 8 May 2023, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 16 Aldersgrove Avenue, Grove Park, London, SE9 4PJ
How it compares in Lewisham
In Lewisham, 62% of rated places manage a 5, so Catering Care Choices sits behind roughly 1,249 nearby businesses. 23% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,249 | 62% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 457 | 23% | ← Catering Care Choices | |
| 3 out of 5 | 236 | 12% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 35 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 449 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Catering Care Choices none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Catering Care Choices, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beijing Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 426 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Aurora Nexus Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2023 |
| Arawak Carribean Street Food Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2024 |
| Adamas Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2024 |
| Baring Lodge Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2026 |
Questions about Catering Care Choices
What is Catering Care Choices's food hygiene rating?
Catering Care Choices has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Lewisham Council on 8 May 2023.
Is Catering Care Choices safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Catering Care Choices last inspected?
Catering Care Choices was last inspected on 8 May 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Lewisham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Catering Care Choices?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Catering Care Choices compare to other places in Lewisham?
62% of the 2,009 rated food businesses in Lewisham hold the top rating of 5, while Catering Care Choices holds a 4. 457 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Lewisham Council inspects Catering Care Choices and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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