The Copper Tea food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Lewisham
The Copper Tea 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 18 April 2026, 2 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: 137 Lewisham Way, London, SE14 6QP
How it compares in Lewisham
That puts The Copper Tea 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 Copper Tea | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Copper Tea 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 Copper Tea, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 999 Club Trust T/A 999 Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| Abbeyfield Society Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2019 |
| Alpha Childcare Ltd Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2025 |
| Angel Foodstuffs Ltd Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2024 |
| 2ts cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| 18Grams Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Alanya Steak & Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
Questions about The Copper Tea
What is The Copper Tea's food hygiene rating?
The Copper Tea has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lewisham Council on 18 April 2026.
Is The Copper Tea 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 Copper Tea last inspected?
The Copper Tea was last inspected on 18 April 2026, 2 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 Copper Tea?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Copper Tea compare to other places in Lewisham?
62% of the 2,007 rated food businesses in Lewisham hold the top rating of 5, and The Copper Tea is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lewisham Council inspects The Copper Tea 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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