Mitco News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Lewisham
Mitco News holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 16 February 2024, more than 2 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: 310 Lewisham Road, Ladywell, London, SE13 7PA
How it compares in Lewisham
In Lewisham, 62% of rated places manage a 5, so Mitco News sits behind roughly 1,252 nearby businesses. 23% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,252 | 62% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 453 | 23% | ← Mitco News | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- 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 Mitco News 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 Mitco News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha Lounge Restaurant and Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 429 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| 3A Chinese Medicine Centre Retailers - other | 437 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Allwines Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
| A Touch of Class Caribbean Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Antonio Cafe and Restuarant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2024 |
| Antonio Delicatessen Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2024 |
| Aloha Off Licence Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2024 |
| Anamore Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
Questions about Mitco News
What is Mitco News's food hygiene rating?
Mitco News has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Lewisham Council on 16 February 2024.
Is Mitco News safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Mitco News last inspected?
Mitco News was last inspected on 16 February 2024, more than 2 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 Mitco News?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Mitco News compare to other places in Lewisham?
62% of the 2,009 rated food businesses in Lewisham hold the top rating of 5, while Mitco News holds a 4. 453 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Lewisham Council inspects Mitco News 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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Mitco News is one of 39 rated food businesses in Ladywell. See every hygiene rating in Ladywell →
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