Lee General Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Lewisham
Lee General Store holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 1 February 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: 45 Lee High Road, London, SE13 5NS
How it compares in Lewisham
In Lewisham, 62% of rated places manage a 5, so Lee General Store sits behind roughly 1,252 nearby businesses. 23% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,252 | 62% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 453 | 23% | ← Lee General Store | |
| 3 out of 5 | 235 | 12% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 37 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 464 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Lee General Store 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 Lee General Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Touch of Class Caribbean Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Allwines Retailers - other | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
| Antonio Delicatessen Retailers - other | 220 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2024 |
| Antonio Cafe and Restuarant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2024 |
| 3A Chinese Medicine Centre Retailers - other | 232 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Alpha Lounge Restaurant and Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 324 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Aloha Off Licence Retailers - other | 364 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2024 |
| Anamore Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 371 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
Questions about Lee General Store
What is Lee General Store's food hygiene rating?
Lee General Store has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Lewisham Council on 1 February 2024.
Is Lee General Store 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lee General Store last inspected?
Lee General Store was last inspected on 1 February 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 Lee General Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lee General Store compare to other places in Lewisham?
62% of the 2,009 rated food businesses in Lewisham hold the top rating of 5, while Lee General Store holds a 4. 453 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Lewisham Council inspects Lee General Store 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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