Al-Aqsa Fish Market food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Lewisham
Al-Aqsa Fish Market holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop 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 12 July 2023, more than 3 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: 123 Lewisham High Street, Hither Green, London, SE13 6AT
How it compares in Lewisham
In Lewisham, 62% of rated places manage a 5, so Al-Aqsa Fish Market sits behind roughly 1,705 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,252 | 62% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 453 | 23% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 235 | 12% | ← Al-Aqsa Fish Market | |
| 2 out of 5 | 35 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 466 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 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 Al-Aqsa Fish Market 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 Al-Aqsa Fish Market, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antonio Delicatessen Retailers - other | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2024 |
| Antonio Cafe and Restuarant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2024 |
| Alpha Lounge Restaurant and Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| 3A Chinese Medicine Centre Retailers - other | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Allwines Retailers - other | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
| A Touch of Class Caribbean Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Aloha Off Licence Retailers - other | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2024 |
| Anamore Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
Questions about Al-Aqsa Fish Market
What is Al-Aqsa Fish Market's food hygiene rating?
Al-Aqsa Fish Market has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Lewisham Council on 12 July 2023.
Is Al-Aqsa Fish Market safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop 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 Al-Aqsa Fish Market last inspected?
Al-Aqsa Fish Market was last inspected on 12 July 2023, more than 3 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 Al-Aqsa Fish Market?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Al-Aqsa Fish Market compare to other places in Lewisham?
62% of the 2,007 rated food businesses in Lewisham hold the top rating of 5, while Al-Aqsa Fish Market holds a 3. 235 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Lewisham Council inspects Al-Aqsa Fish Market 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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