Ding Tea Lewisham food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Lewisham
Ding Tea Lewisham 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 11 April 2026, 3 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: 52 Lewisham High Street, Hither Green, London, SE13 5JH
How it compares in Lewisham
That puts Ding Tea Lewisham among the 1,252 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 | 1,252 | 62% | ← Ding Tea Lewisham | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 453 | 23% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 235 | 12% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 37 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 464 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 Very 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 Ding Tea Lewisham 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 Ding Tea Lewisham, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha Lounge Restaurant and Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| 3A Chinese Medicine Centre Retailers - other | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Antonio Cafe and Restuarant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2024 |
| Antonio Delicatessen Retailers - other | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2024 |
| Allwines Retailers - other | 234 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
| A Touch of Class Caribbean Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 252 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Aloha Off Licence Retailers - other | 310 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2024 |
| Anamore Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 314 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
Questions about Ding Tea Lewisham
What is Ding Tea Lewisham's food hygiene rating?
Ding Tea Lewisham has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lewisham Council on 11 April 2026.
Is Ding Tea Lewisham 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 Ding Tea Lewisham last inspected?
Ding Tea Lewisham was last inspected on 11 April 2026, 3 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 Ding Tea Lewisham?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Ding Tea Lewisham compare to other places in Lewisham?
62% of the 2,009 rated food businesses in Lewisham hold the top rating of 5, and Ding Tea Lewisham is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lewisham Council inspects Ding Tea Lewisham 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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