Esperanza food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Lewisham
Esperanza holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 September 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: 98 Longhill Road, London, SE6 1UA
How it compares in Lewisham
That puts Esperanza 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% | ← Esperanza | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Esperanza 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 Esperanza, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atalian Servest Food Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2023 |
| After Hours Express Limited Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| Ashleigh Health Care Ltd Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2024 |
| Beckenham Hill Nursery Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2025 |
| Base Zero Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Beechcroft Care home Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2025 |
| Ani's Local Ltd Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
Questions about Esperanza
What is Esperanza's food hygiene rating?
Esperanza has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lewisham Council on 29 September 2023.
Is Esperanza 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Esperanza last inspected?
Esperanza was last inspected on 29 September 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 Esperanza?
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 Esperanza compare to other places in Lewisham?
62% of the 2,009 rated food businesses in Lewisham hold the top rating of 5, and Esperanza is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lewisham Council inspects Esperanza 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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