The Black Cat ( Catford Ram food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Lewisham
The Black Cat ( Catford Ram holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 February 2019, more than 7 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: The Black Cat, 9 Winslade Way, London, SE6 4JU
How it compares in Lewisham
That puts The Black Cat ( Catford Ram 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 Black Cat ( Catford Ram | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Black Cat ( Catford Ram 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 Black Cat ( Catford Ram, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Thrill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 246 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 September 2025 |
| Ani's Local Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
| Alexander Care Centre Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Ashleigh Health Care Ltd Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2024 |
| Aspects - Food By Design Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2024 |
| Atalian Servest Food Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2023 |
| Arlo & Moe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2024 |
Questions about The Black Cat ( Catford Ram
What is The Black Cat ( Catford Ram's food hygiene rating?
The Black Cat ( Catford Ram has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lewisham Council on 2 February 2019.
Is The Black Cat ( Catford Ram 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Black Cat ( Catford Ram last inspected?
The Black Cat ( Catford Ram was last inspected on 2 February 2019, more than 7 years 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 Black Cat ( Catford Ram?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Black Cat ( Catford Ram compare to other places in Lewisham?
62% of the 2,009 rated food businesses in Lewisham hold the top rating of 5, and The Black Cat ( Catford Ram is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lewisham Council inspects The Black Cat ( Catford Ram 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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