Nickys African Food food hygiene rating
Distributors/Transporters · Lewisham
Nickys African Food holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The distributor met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 11 December 2024, 19 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: Nickys African Foods, 142 New Cross Road, London, SE14 5BA
How it compares in Lewisham
In Lewisham, 62% of rated places manage a 5, so Nickys African Food sits behind roughly 1,707 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,249 | 62% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 458 | 23% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 236 | 12% | ← Nickys African Food | |
| 2 out of 5 | 35 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 448 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Nickys African Food 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 Nickys African Food, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alanya Steak & Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| 2ts cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Afrikiko restaurant and night club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| Aldi stores limited Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2026 |
| Agincare Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Agrobeso Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
| Abbeville cafe & bites Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2022 |
| Alhaji suya Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2024 |
Questions about Nickys African Food
What is Nickys African Food's food hygiene rating?
Nickys African Food has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Lewisham Council on 11 December 2024.
Is Nickys African Food safe to eat at?
A 3 means the distributor met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Nickys African Food last inspected?
Nickys African Food was last inspected on 11 December 2024, 19 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 Nickys African Food?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Nickys African Food compare to other places in Lewisham?
62% of the 2,010 rated food businesses in Lewisham hold the top rating of 5, while Nickys African Food holds a 3. 236 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Lewisham Council inspects Nickys African Food 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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