London Sivan Kovil food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Lewisham
London Sivan Kovil holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the restaurant and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 27 August 2025, 10 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 4A Clarendon Rise, London, SE13 5ES
How it compares in Lewisham
A 1 is rare: only 28 of 2,007 rated places in Lewisham score this low, about one in 72. 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 | 35 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ← London Sivan Kovil | |
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 466 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Major 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 London Sivan Kovil 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 London Sivan Kovil, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antonio Delicatessen Retailers - other | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2024 |
| Allwines Retailers - other | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
| Antonio Cafe and Restuarant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2024 |
| A Touch of Class Caribbean Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Aloha Off Licence Retailers - other | 246 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2024 |
| 3A Chinese Medicine Centre Retailers - other | 252 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Anamore Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 252 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Alpha Lounge Restaurant and Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 304 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
Questions about London Sivan Kovil
What is London Sivan Kovil's food hygiene rating?
London Sivan Kovil has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Lewisham Council on 27 August 2025.
Is London Sivan Kovil safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The restaurant 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 London Sivan Kovil last inspected?
London Sivan Kovil was last inspected on 27 August 2025, 10 months 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 London Sivan Kovil?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "major 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 London Sivan Kovil compare to other places in Lewisham?
62% of the 2,007 rated food businesses in Lewisham hold the top rating of 5, while London Sivan Kovil holds a 1. 28 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Lewisham Council inspects London Sivan Kovil 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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A rating of 1 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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