Sam Grocers Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Lewisham
Sam Grocers Ltd holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 26 September 2025, 9 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 10-12 Holbeach Road, London, SE6 4TW
How it compares in Lewisham
In Lewisham, 62% of rated places manage a 5, so Sam Grocers Ltd sits behind roughly 1,249 nearby businesses. 23% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,249 | 62% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 457 | 23% | ← Sam Grocers Ltd | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 Sam Grocers Ltd 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 Sam Grocers Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Thrill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 308 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 September 2025 |
| Ani's Local Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
| Alexander Care Centre Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Ashleigh Health Care Ltd Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2024 |
| Aspects - Food By Design Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2024 |
| Arlo & Moe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2024 |
| Atalian Servest Food Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2023 |
| Anamore Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
Questions about Sam Grocers Ltd
What is Sam Grocers Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Sam Grocers Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Lewisham Council on 26 September 2025.
Is Sam Grocers Ltd safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sam Grocers Ltd last inspected?
Sam Grocers Ltd was last inspected on 26 September 2025, 9 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 Sam Grocers Ltd?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sam Grocers Ltd compare to other places in Lewisham?
62% of the 2,009 rated food businesses in Lewisham hold the top rating of 5, while Sam Grocers Ltd holds a 4. 457 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Lewisham Council inspects Sam Grocers Ltd 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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