Blackheath High School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Lewisham
Blackheath High School holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the school kitchen that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 5 October 2015, more than 10 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: Blackheath High School GDST, 26-27 Wemyss Road, Blackheath, SE3 0TF
How it compares in Lewisham
A 2 is rare: only 37 of 2,009 rated places in Lewisham score this low, about one in 54. By contrast 62% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,252 | 62% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 453 | 23% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 235 | 12% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 37 | 2% | ← Blackheath High School | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- 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 Blackheath High School the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Blackheath High School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accent Caterng Services Ltd School/college/university | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| Age Exchange Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Arts Kitchen London Other catering premises | 318 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2022 |
| At Home Gift Shop Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2023 |
| artFix Kidbrooke Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Accent Catering Services at Blackheath High School Gpdst School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2024 |
| Apples & Oranges Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2023 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2025 |
Questions about Blackheath High School
What is Blackheath High School's food hygiene rating?
Blackheath High School has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Lewisham Council on 5 October 2015.
Is Blackheath High School safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The school kitchen is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Blackheath High School last inspected?
Blackheath High School was last inspected on 5 October 2015, more than 10 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 Blackheath High School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Blackheath High School compare to other places in Lewisham?
62% of the 2,009 rated food businesses in Lewisham hold the top rating of 5, while Blackheath High School holds a 2. 37 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Lewisham Council inspects Blackheath High School 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Lewisham, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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