Youth First CIO food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Lewisham
Youth First CIO holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The restaurant 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 9 August 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Dumps Adventure Playground, 14 Oakview Road, Bellingham, SE6 3QF
How it compares in Lewisham
In Lewisham, 62% of rated places manage a 5, so Youth First CIO sits behind roughly 1,706 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,249 | 62% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 457 | 23% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 236 | 12% | ← Youth First CIO | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Youth First CIO 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 Youth First CIO, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beckenham Hill Nursery Caring Premises | 415 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Base Zero Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| BeBright Bunnies Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2025 |
| Beckenham Bakehouse Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Atalian Servest Food Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2023 |
| Asterley Bros Manufacturers/packers | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2023 |
| After Hours Express Limited Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
Questions about Youth First CIO
What is Youth First CIO's food hygiene rating?
Youth First CIO has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Lewisham Council on 9 August 2023.
Is Youth First CIO safe to eat at?
A 3 means the restaurant 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 Youth First CIO last inspected?
Youth First CIO was last inspected on 9 August 2023, more than 2 years 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 Youth First CIO?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Youth First CIO compare to other places in Lewisham?
62% of the 2,009 rated food businesses in Lewisham hold the top rating of 5, while Youth First CIO holds a 3. 236 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Lewisham Council inspects Youth First CIO 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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