Bellingham News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Lewisham
Bellingham News 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 30 September 2016, more than 9 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: 34 Randlesdown Road, London, SE6 3BT
How it compares in Lewisham
In Lewisham, 62% of rated places manage a 5, so Bellingham News 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% | ← Bellingham News | |
| 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 Very 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 Bellingham News 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 Bellingham News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atalian Servest Food Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 282 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2023 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2025 |
| Ashleigh Health Care Ltd Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2024 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2023 |
| Air Thrill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 September 2025 |
| Adamsrill After School Club Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2024 |
| Adamsrill Primary School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2024 |
| Barakah Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
Questions about Bellingham News
What is Bellingham News's food hygiene rating?
Bellingham News has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Lewisham Council on 30 September 2016.
Is Bellingham News 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 Bellingham News last inspected?
Bellingham News was last inspected on 30 September 2016, more than 9 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 Bellingham News?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Bellingham News compare to other places in Lewisham?
62% of the 2,009 rated food businesses in Lewisham hold the top rating of 5, while Bellingham News holds a 4. 453 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Lewisham Council inspects Bellingham News 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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