Prendergast Hilly Fields College - Sixth food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Lewisham
Prendergast Hilly Fields College - Sixth holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 October 2025, 9 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: Prendergast Hilly Fields College Prendergast, Adelaide Avenue, Ladywell, SE4 1LE
How it compares in Lewisham
That puts Prendergast Hilly Fields College - Sixth 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% | ← Prendergast Hilly Fields College - Sixth | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Prendergast Hilly Fields College - Sixth 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 Prendergast Hilly Fields College - Sixth, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbeyfield Society Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2019 |
| Alexander Care Centre Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 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 |
| Alpha Lounge Restaurant and Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| 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 Prendergast Hilly Fields College - Sixth
What is Prendergast Hilly Fields College - Sixth's food hygiene rating?
Prendergast Hilly Fields College - Sixth has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lewisham Council on 10 October 2025.
Is Prendergast Hilly Fields College - Sixth 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Prendergast Hilly Fields College - Sixth last inspected?
Prendergast Hilly Fields College - Sixth was last inspected on 10 October 2025, 9 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 Prendergast Hilly Fields College - Sixth?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Prendergast Hilly Fields College - Sixth compare to other places in Lewisham?
62% of the 2,009 rated food businesses in Lewisham hold the top rating of 5, and Prendergast Hilly Fields College - Sixth is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lewisham Council inspects Prendergast Hilly Fields College - Sixth 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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