A J Food Ltd. food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Lewisham
A J Food Ltd. holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 25 November 2025, 7 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: 10 Loampit Hill, London, SE13 7SW
How it compares in Lewisham
In Lewisham, 62% of rated places manage a 5, so A J Food Ltd. 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% | ← A J Food Ltd. | |
| 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 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 A J Food Ltd. 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 A J Food Ltd., nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbeyfield Society Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2019 |
| Alpha Lounge Restaurant and Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| 3A Chinese Medicine Centre Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Alpha Childcare Ltd Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2025 |
| Antonio Cafe and Restuarant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2024 |
| Antonio Delicatessen Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2024 |
| 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 |
Questions about A J Food Ltd.
What is A J Food Ltd.'s food hygiene rating?
A J Food Ltd. has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Lewisham Council on 25 November 2025.
Is A J Food Ltd. 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was A J Food Ltd. last inspected?
A J Food Ltd. was last inspected on 25 November 2025, 7 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 A J Food Ltd.?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 A J Food Ltd. compare to other places in Lewisham?
62% of the 2,009 rated food businesses in Lewisham hold the top rating of 5, while A J Food Ltd. holds a 4. 453 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Lewisham Council inspects A J Food Ltd. 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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