The Original Jamaican Jerk Centre food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Lewisham
The Original Jamaican Jerk Centre 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 12 September 2017, more than 8 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: 152 Engleheart Road, London, SE6 2ET
How it compares in Lewisham
In Lewisham, 62% of rated places manage a 5, so The Original Jamaican Jerk Centre sits behind roughly 1,249 nearby businesses. 23% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,249 | 62% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 457 | 23% | ← The Original Jamaican Jerk Centre | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety 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 The Original Jamaican Jerk Centre 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 The Original Jamaican Jerk Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ani's Local Ltd Retailers - other | 298 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
| Air Thrill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 September 2025 |
| Ashleigh Health Care Ltd Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2024 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2025 |
| Atalian Servest Food Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2023 |
| Arlo & Moe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2024 |
| Alexander Care Centre Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
Questions about The Original Jamaican Jerk Centre
What is The Original Jamaican Jerk Centre's food hygiene rating?
The Original Jamaican Jerk Centre has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Lewisham Council on 12 September 2017.
Is The Original Jamaican Jerk Centre 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 The Original Jamaican Jerk Centre last inspected?
The Original Jamaican Jerk Centre was last inspected on 12 September 2017, more than 8 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 The Original Jamaican Jerk Centre?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Original Jamaican Jerk Centre compare to other places in Lewisham?
62% of the 2,009 rated food businesses in Lewisham hold the top rating of 5, while The Original Jamaican Jerk Centre holds a 4. 457 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Lewisham Council inspects The Original Jamaican Jerk Centre 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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