Lewisham Tavern food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Lewisham
Lewisham Tavern holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 February 2026, 4 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: The White Horse, 1 Lee High Road, London, SE13 5LD
How it compares in Lewisham
That puts Lewisham Tavern 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% | ← Lewisham Tavern | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Lewisham Tavern 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 Lewisham Tavern, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allwines Retailers - other | 15 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
| A Touch of Class Caribbean Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| 3A Chinese Medicine Centre Retailers - other | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Antonio Cafe and Restuarant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2024 |
| Antonio Delicatessen Retailers - other | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2024 |
| Alpha Lounge Restaurant and Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Aloha Off Licence Retailers - other | 306 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2024 |
| Anamore Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 313 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
Questions about Lewisham Tavern
What is Lewisham Tavern's food hygiene rating?
Lewisham Tavern has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lewisham Council on 25 February 2026.
Is Lewisham Tavern 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lewisham Tavern last inspected?
Lewisham Tavern was last inspected on 25 February 2026, 4 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 Lewisham Tavern?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Lewisham Tavern compare to other places in Lewisham?
62% of the 2,009 rated food businesses in Lewisham hold the top rating of 5, and Lewisham Tavern is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lewisham Council inspects Lewisham Tavern 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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