Grove Centre Lunch Service food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Lewisham
Grove Centre Lunch Service holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 10 April 2024, more than 2 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: The Grove Centre Church, 2 Jews Walk, London, SE26 6PL
How it compares in Lewisham
In Lewisham, 62% of rated places manage a 5, so Grove Centre Lunch Service 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 | 458 | 23% | ← Grove Centre Lunch Service | |
| 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 448 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling 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 Grove Centre Lunch Service 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 Grove Centre Lunch Service, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accent Catering (Sydenham High) School/college/university | 300 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| Ama Sushi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Artist Cake Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2024 |
| Aster House Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Adamsrill Primary School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2024 |
| Alexandra Nurseries - Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Adamsrill After School Club Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2024 |
| Always inclusive ltd Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2024 |
Questions about Grove Centre Lunch Service
What is Grove Centre Lunch Service's food hygiene rating?
Grove Centre Lunch Service has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Lewisham Council on 10 April 2024.
Is Grove Centre Lunch Service 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Grove Centre Lunch Service last inspected?
Grove Centre Lunch Service was last inspected on 10 April 2024, more than 2 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 Grove Centre Lunch Service?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Grove Centre Lunch Service compare to other places in Lewisham?
62% of the 2,010 rated food businesses in Lewisham hold the top rating of 5, while Grove Centre Lunch Service holds a 4. 458 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Lewisham Council inspects Grove Centre Lunch Service 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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