Sushi Gourmet food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Lewisham
Sushi Gourmet 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 29 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Sushi Gourmet Sainsbury, 491-505 Southend Lane, Bellingham, SE26 4PU
How it compares in Lewisham
In Lewisham, 62% of rated places manage a 5, so Sushi Gourmet 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% | ← Sushi Gourmet | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- 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 Sushi Gourmet 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 Sushi Gourmet, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 277 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2023 |
| Adamsrill After School Club Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2024 |
| Barakah Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Adamsrill Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2024 |
| Asterley Bros Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Base Zero Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Artist Cake Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2024 |
| Aster House Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
Questions about Sushi Gourmet
What is Sushi Gourmet's food hygiene rating?
Sushi Gourmet has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Lewisham Council on 29 October 2024.
Is Sushi Gourmet 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 Sushi Gourmet last inspected?
Sushi Gourmet was last inspected on 29 October 2024, 20 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 Sushi Gourmet?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sushi Gourmet compare to other places in Lewisham?
62% of the 2,009 rated food businesses in Lewisham hold the top rating of 5, while Sushi Gourmet holds a 4. 457 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Lewisham Council inspects Sushi Gourmet 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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