Pepys Community Forum food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Lewisham
Pepys Community Forum 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 2 May 2026, 2 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: Pepys Community Library Service Pepys, Old Library, Deptford Strand, SE8 3BA
How it compares in Lewisham
That puts Pepys Community Forum 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% | ← Pepys Community Forum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Pepys Community Forum 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 Pepys Community Forum, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3Kobros Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| African fruit & veg Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2019 |
| 5 Steps Community Nursery Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| 1882 events ltd t/achick n sours Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Alfred salter primary school breakfast & afterschool club School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Abokado Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2024 |
Questions about Pepys Community Forum
What is Pepys Community Forum's food hygiene rating?
Pepys Community Forum has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lewisham Council on 2 May 2026.
Is Pepys Community Forum 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 Pepys Community Forum last inspected?
Pepys Community Forum was last inspected on 2 May 2026, 2 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 Pepys Community Forum?
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 Pepys Community Forum compare to other places in Lewisham?
62% of the 2,009 rated food businesses in Lewisham hold the top rating of 5, and Pepys Community Forum is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lewisham Council inspects Pepys Community Forum 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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