Chandra Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Lewisham
Chandra Stores holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 February 2020, more than 6 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Charndra Stores, 161 Brookbank Road, Ladywell, SE13 7DA
How it compares in Lewisham
That puts Chandra Stores among the 1,252 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 | 1,252 | 62% | ← Chandra Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |
A further 464 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 Very 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 Chandra Stores 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 Chandra Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbeyfield Society Caring Premises | 233 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2019 |
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2024 |
| Alpha Lounge Restaurant and Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Anamore Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Aloha Off Licence Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2024 |
| Antonio Cafe and Restuarant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2024 |
| Antonio Delicatessen Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2024 |
| 3A Chinese Medicine Centre Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
Questions about Chandra Stores
What is Chandra Stores's food hygiene rating?
Chandra Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lewisham Council on 7 February 2020.
Is Chandra Stores 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Chandra Stores last inspected?
Chandra Stores was last inspected on 7 February 2020, more than 6 years 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 Chandra Stores?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Chandra Stores compare to other places in Lewisham?
62% of the 2,009 rated food businesses in Lewisham hold the top rating of 5, and Chandra Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lewisham Council inspects Chandra Stores 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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Chandra Stores is one of 39 rated food businesses in Ladywell. See every hygiene rating in Ladywell →
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