Accent Catering (Sydenham High) food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Lewisham
Accent Catering (Sydenham High) 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 24 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: Sydenham High, Westwood Hill, London, SE26 6BL
How it compares in Lewisham
That puts Accent Catering (Sydenham High) among the 1,249 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 | 1,249 | 62% | ← Accent Catering (Sydenham High) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 457 | 23% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 236 | 12% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 35 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 449 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 Accent Catering (Sydenham High) 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 Accent Catering (Sydenham High), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artist Cake Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2024 |
| Always inclusive ltd Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2024 |
| Alexandra Nurseries - Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Ama Sushi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Arin Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Antonella's Cafe Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Anticoli Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2025 |
| 56 Westow Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2025 |
Questions about Accent Catering (Sydenham High)
What is Accent Catering (Sydenham High)'s food hygiene rating?
Accent Catering (Sydenham High) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lewisham Council on 24 April 2026.
Is Accent Catering (Sydenham High) 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 Accent Catering (Sydenham High) last inspected?
Accent Catering (Sydenham High) was last inspected on 24 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 Accent Catering (Sydenham High)?
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 Accent Catering (Sydenham High) compare to other places in Lewisham?
62% of the 2,009 rated food businesses in Lewisham hold the top rating of 5, and Accent Catering (Sydenham High) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lewisham Council inspects Accent Catering (Sydenham High) 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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