Eelam food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Lewisham
Eelam holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 19 November 2024, 19 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: 399 Lewisham High Street, Hither Green, London, SE13 6NZ
How it compares in Lewisham
In Lewisham, 62% of rated places manage a 5, so Eelam sits behind roughly 1,705 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,252 | 62% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 453 | 23% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 235 | 12% | ← Eelam | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Eelam 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 Eelam, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Care Centre Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Ani's Local Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
| Air Thrill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 September 2025 |
| Arlo & Moe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2024 |
| Anamore Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Aloha Off Licence Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2024 |
| Antonio Delicatessen Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2024 |
| Antonio Cafe and Restuarant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2024 |
Questions about Eelam
What is Eelam's food hygiene rating?
Eelam has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Lewisham Council on 19 November 2024.
Is Eelam safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Eelam last inspected?
Eelam was last inspected on 19 November 2024, 19 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 Eelam?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Eelam compare to other places in Lewisham?
62% of the 2,009 rated food businesses in Lewisham hold the top rating of 5, while Eelam holds a 3. 235 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Lewisham Council inspects Eelam 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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