Nourish Contract Catering at Edmund Waller food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Lewisham
Nourish Contract Catering at Edmund Waller 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 14 October 2025, 8 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: Edmund Waller Primary School, Waller Road, London, SE14 5LY
How it compares in Lewisham
That puts Nourish Contract Catering at Edmund Waller 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% | ← Nourish Contract Catering at Edmund Waller | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Nourish Contract Catering at Edmund Waller 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 Nourish Contract Catering at Edmund Waller, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alanya Steak & Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| 2ts cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Agincare Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Afrikiko restaurant and night club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| Aldi stores limited Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2026 |
| Angels bakery Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| Agrobeso Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
| A family convenience store uk ltd Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
Questions about Nourish Contract Catering at Edmund Waller
What is Nourish Contract Catering at Edmund Waller's food hygiene rating?
Nourish Contract Catering at Edmund Waller has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lewisham Council on 14 October 2025.
Is Nourish Contract Catering at Edmund Waller 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 Nourish Contract Catering at Edmund Waller last inspected?
Nourish Contract Catering at Edmund Waller was last inspected on 14 October 2025, 8 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 Nourish Contract Catering at Edmund Waller?
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 Nourish Contract Catering at Edmund Waller compare to other places in Lewisham?
62% of the 2,009 rated food businesses in Lewisham hold the top rating of 5, and Nourish Contract Catering at Edmund Waller is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lewisham Council inspects Nourish Contract Catering at Edmund Waller 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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