The Proud Sow food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Lewisham
The Proud Sow 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 10 January 2026, 6 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 Ewhurst Road, London, SE4 1AG
How it compares in Lewisham
That puts The Proud Sow 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% | ← The Proud Sow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 453 | 23% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 235 | 12% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 35 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 466 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 The Proud Sow 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 The Proud Sow, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Care Centre Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Aspects - Food By Design Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2024 |
| Air Thrill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 September 2025 |
| Abbeyfield Society Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2019 |
| Ani's Local Ltd Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
| Aspen @ newlands academy School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2024 |
Questions about The Proud Sow
What is The Proud Sow's food hygiene rating?
The Proud Sow has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lewisham Council on 10 January 2026.
Is The Proud Sow 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 The Proud Sow last inspected?
The Proud Sow was last inspected on 10 January 2026, 6 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 The Proud Sow?
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 The Proud Sow compare to other places in Lewisham?
62% of the 2,007 rated food businesses in Lewisham hold the top rating of 5, and The Proud Sow is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lewisham Council inspects The Proud Sow 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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