Big Johns Limited food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Lewisham
Big Johns Limited holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 November 2024, 20 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: Big Johns Biltong Factory, 1A Douglas Way, London, SE8 4AG
How it compares in Lewisham
That puts Big Johns Limited 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% | ← Big Johns Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 458 | 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 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 Good
- 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 Big Johns Limited 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 Big Johns Limited, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 999 Club Trust T/A 999 Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 377 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| 18Grams Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Angel Foodstuffs Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2024 |
| Alpha Childcare Ltd Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Alpha Childcare Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| 15grams coffee house Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Admiral Hardy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
Questions about Big Johns Limited
What is Big Johns Limited's food hygiene rating?
Big Johns Limited has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lewisham Council on 13 November 2024.
Is Big Johns Limited 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Big Johns Limited last inspected?
Big Johns Limited was last inspected on 13 November 2024, 20 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 Big Johns Limited?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Big Johns Limited compare to other places in Lewisham?
62% of the 2,010 rated food businesses in Lewisham hold the top rating of 5, and Big Johns Limited is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lewisham Council inspects Big Johns Limited 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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