Alexander Care Centre food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Lewisham
Alexander Care Centre holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 June 2025, 13 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: Alexander Nursing Home, 21 Rushey Mead, Ladywell, SE4 1JJ
How it compares in Lewisham
That puts Alexander Care Centre among the 1,249 places in Lewisham holding top marks, 62% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,249 | 62% | ← Alexander Care Centre | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 457 | 23% | ||
| 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 449 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 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 Alexander Care Centre 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 Alexander Care Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Thrill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 September 2025 |
| Abbeyfield Society Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2019 |
| Ani's Local Ltd Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
| Anamore Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Aloha Off Licence Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2024 |
| Aspects - Food By Design Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2024 |
| Alpha Lounge Restaurant and Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Antonio Delicatessen Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2024 |
Questions about Alexander Care Centre
What is Alexander Care Centre's food hygiene rating?
Alexander Care Centre has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lewisham Council on 3 June 2025.
Is Alexander Care Centre safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Alexander Care Centre last inspected?
Alexander Care Centre was last inspected on 3 June 2025, 13 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 Alexander Care Centre?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Alexander Care Centre compare to other places in Lewisham?
62% of the 2,009 rated food businesses in Lewisham hold the top rating of 5, and Alexander Care Centre is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lewisham Council inspects Alexander Care Centre 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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