Jerk Garden food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Lewisham
Jerk Garden holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 May 2026, 3 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.
85% of rated food businesses in Lewisham score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Lewisham ratings →
Address: 394 Brockley Road, Crofton Park, London, SE4 2BY
How this rating has changed
Jerk Garden was re-inspected on 29 May 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 29 May 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Lewisham
That puts Jerk Garden among the 1,252 places in Lewisham holding top marks, 63% 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 | 1,252 | 63% | ← Jerk Garden | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 448 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 230 | 12% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 38 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 27 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 483 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 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 Jerk Garden 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 Jerk Garden, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Care Centre Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Aquarius golf club (licensed bar) Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2023 |
| Abbeyfield Society Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2026 |
Questions about Jerk Garden
What is Jerk Garden's food hygiene rating?
Jerk Garden has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lewisham Council on 29 May 2026.
Is Jerk Garden 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Jerk Garden last inspected?
Jerk Garden was last inspected on 29 May 2026, 3 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 Jerk Garden?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Jerk Garden compare to other places in Lewisham?
63% of the 1,999 rated food businesses in Lewisham hold the top rating of 5, and Jerk Garden is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lewisham Council inspects Jerk Garden 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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Jerk Garden is one of 39 rated food businesses in Crofton Park. See every hygiene rating in Crofton Park →
Lewisham inspects and rates 2,482 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Lewisham →
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