Island Buka food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Lewisham
Island Buka holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This rating dates from 12 December 2024, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: 160-162 Deptford High Street, London, SE8 3PQ
How it compares in Lewisham
In Lewisham, 62% of rated places manage a 5, so Island Buka 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% | ← Island Buka | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Island Buka 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 Island Buka, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 999 Club Trust T/A 999 Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| 18Grams Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Angel Foodstuffs Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2024 |
| Alpha Childcare Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Alpha Childcare Ltd Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2025 |
| 15grams coffee house Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| 3Kobros Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
Questions about Island Buka
What is Island Buka's food hygiene rating?
Island Buka has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Lewisham Council on 12 December 2024.
Is Island Buka 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Island Buka last inspected?
Island Buka was last inspected on 12 December 2024, 19 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 Island Buka?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Island Buka compare to other places in Lewisham?
62% of the 2,009 rated food businesses in Lewisham hold the top rating of 5, while Island Buka holds a 4. 453 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Lewisham Council inspects Island Buka 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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