High level Drive Express food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Lewisham
High level Drive Express 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 9 May 2026, 2 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: 1-2 High Level Drive, London, SE26 6XT
How it compares in Lewisham
That puts High level Drive Express 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% | ← High level Drive Express | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 High level Drive Express 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 High level Drive Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accent Catering (Sydenham High) School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| Always inclusive ltd Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2024 |
| 56 Westow Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2025 |
| Admiral Casino Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2022 |
| Alistairs American Diner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| Arin Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Antenna Studios Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2018 |
| Alleyns head Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
Questions about High level Drive Express
What is High level Drive Express's food hygiene rating?
High level Drive Express has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lewisham Council on 9 May 2026.
Is High level Drive Express 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 High level Drive Express last inspected?
High level Drive Express was last inspected on 9 May 2026, 2 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 High level Drive Express?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 High level Drive Express compare to other places in Lewisham?
62% of the 2,009 rated food businesses in Lewisham hold the top rating of 5, and High level Drive Express is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lewisham Council inspects High level Drive Express 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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