Morley's food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Lewisham
Morley's holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 6 November 2024, 20 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: 289 New Cross Road, London, SE14 6AS
How it compares in Lewisham
In Lewisham, 62% of rated places manage a 5, so Morley's sits behind roughly 1,705 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,252 | 62% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 453 | 23% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 235 | 12% | ← Morley's | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Morley's 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 Morley's, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angel Foodstuffs Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2024 |
| 2ts cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Alanya Steak & Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| 999 Club Trust T/A 999 Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| Afrikiko restaurant and night club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| Anson and curtis Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Aldi stores limited Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2026 |
| Abbeyfield Society Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2019 |
Questions about Morley's
What is Morley's's food hygiene rating?
Morley's has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Lewisham Council on 6 November 2024.
Is Morley's safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Morley's last inspected?
Morley's was last inspected on 6 November 2024, 20 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 Morley's?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Morley's compare to other places in Lewisham?
62% of the 2,009 rated food businesses in Lewisham hold the top rating of 5, while Morley's holds a 3. 235 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Lewisham Council inspects Morley's 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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