Forest Hill Pools Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Lewisham
Forest Hill Pools Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 January 2025, 18 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: Forest Hill Swimming Pools, Dartmouth Road, London, SE23 3HN
How it compares in Lewisham
That puts Forest Hill Pools Cafe 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% | ← Forest Hill Pools Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Forest Hill Pools Cafe 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 Forest Hill Pools Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ama Sushi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 27 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Adamsrill Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2024 |
| Adamsrill After School Club Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2024 |
| Accent Catering (Sydenham High) School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| Am supermarket Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Aspects - Food By Design Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2024 |
| Artist Cake Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2024 |
Questions about Forest Hill Pools Cafe
What is Forest Hill Pools Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Forest Hill Pools Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lewisham Council on 8 January 2025.
Is Forest Hill Pools Cafe 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Forest Hill Pools Cafe last inspected?
Forest Hill Pools Cafe was last inspected on 8 January 2025, 18 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 Forest Hill Pools Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Forest Hill Pools Cafe compare to other places in Lewisham?
62% of the 2,009 rated food businesses in Lewisham hold the top rating of 5, and Forest Hill Pools Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lewisham Council inspects Forest Hill Pools Cafe 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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