Forest Hill Superstore food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Lewisham
Forest Hill Superstore 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 4 November 2025, 8 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: City Walk Apartments, 31 Perry Vale, London, SE23 2AR
How it compares in Lewisham
In Lewisham, 62% of rated places manage a 5, so Forest Hill Superstore 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% | ← Forest Hill Superstore | |
| 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 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 Forest Hill Superstore 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 Forest Hill Superstore, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ama Sushi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Aster House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Aspects - Food By Design Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2024 |
| Adamsrill Primary School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2024 |
| Adamsrill After School Club Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2024 |
| Am supermarket Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Aquarius golf club (licensed bar) Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2023 |
| Accent Catering (Sydenham High) School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
Questions about Forest Hill Superstore
What is Forest Hill Superstore's food hygiene rating?
Forest Hill Superstore has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Lewisham Council on 4 November 2025.
Is Forest Hill Superstore 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 Forest Hill Superstore last inspected?
Forest Hill Superstore was last inspected on 4 November 2025, 8 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 Forest Hill Superstore?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Forest Hill Superstore compare to other places in Lewisham?
62% of the 2,009 rated food businesses in Lewisham hold the top rating of 5, while Forest Hill Superstore holds a 4. 453 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Lewisham Council inspects Forest Hill Superstore 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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