Hua Xia Oriental Food Specialists food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Lewisham
Hua Xia Oriental Food Specialists holds a 0, the lowest food hygiene rating possible, meaning urgent improvement is necessary. The inspector found serious problems at the shop requiring immediate action.
The rating: 0 - Urgent improvement necessary
The rating dates from 27 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 85-87 Lee High Road, London, SE13 5NS
How it compares in Lewisham
A 0 is rare: only 4 of 2,009 rated places in Lewisham score this low, about one in 502. 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% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ← Hua Xia Oriental Food Specialists |
A further 464 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Urgent improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Urgent improvement necessary
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 Hua Xia Oriental Food Specialists the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled, the condition of the premises and confidence in management. 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 Hua Xia Oriental Food Specialists, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Touch of Class Caribbean Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Allwines Retailers - other | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
| Antonio Delicatessen Retailers - other | 220 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2024 |
| Antonio Cafe and Restuarant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2024 |
| 3A Chinese Medicine Centre Retailers - other | 232 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Alpha Lounge Restaurant and Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 324 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Aloha Off Licence Retailers - other | 364 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2024 |
| Anamore Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 371 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
Questions about Hua Xia Oriental Food Specialists
What is Hua Xia Oriental Food Specialists's food hygiene rating?
Hua Xia Oriental Food Specialists has a food hygiene rating of 0 out of 5 (urgent improvement necessary), given by Lewisham Council on 27 November 2024.
Is Hua Xia Oriental Food Specialists safe to eat at?
A 0 means urgent improvement is necessary: the inspector found serious problems. The shop may still be trading, because a rating is not a closure order, but this is the lowest score the scheme gives.
When was Hua Xia Oriental Food Specialists last inspected?
Hua Xia Oriental Food Specialists was last inspected on 27 November 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 Hua Xia Oriental Food Specialists?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "urgent improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "urgent improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hua Xia Oriental Food Specialists compare to other places in Lewisham?
62% of the 2,009 rated food businesses in Lewisham hold the top rating of 5, while Hua Xia Oriental Food Specialists holds a 0. 4 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Lewisham Council inspects Hua Xia Oriental Food Specialists 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 0 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.
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