The Blackheath Tea Hut food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Lewisham
The Blackheath Tea Hut holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the takeaway and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 14 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: Blackheath Tea Hut, Goffers Road, London, SE3 0UA
How it compares in Lewisham
A 1 is rare: only 28 of 2,009 rated places in Lewisham score this low, about one in 72. By contrast 62% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,252 | 62% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 453 | 23% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 235 | 12% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 37 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ← The Blackheath Tea Hut | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Blackheath Tea Hut the inspector recorded concerns over confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Blackheath Tea Hut, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accent Caterng Services Ltd School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| Art of Zero Living Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2024 |
| Age Exchange Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Alpha Childcare Ltd Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2025 |
| Arts Kitchen London Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2022 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| A Touch of Class Caribbean Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Allwines Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
Questions about The Blackheath Tea Hut
What is The Blackheath Tea Hut's food hygiene rating?
The Blackheath Tea Hut has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Lewisham Council on 14 November 2024.
Is The Blackheath Tea Hut safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was The Blackheath Tea Hut last inspected?
The Blackheath Tea Hut was last inspected on 14 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 The Blackheath Tea Hut?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Blackheath Tea Hut compare to other places in Lewisham?
62% of the 2,009 rated food businesses in Lewisham hold the top rating of 5, while The Blackheath Tea Hut holds a 1. 28 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Lewisham Council inspects The Blackheath Tea Hut 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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A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Lewisham, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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