Palungo/ Greek Boys/ Longhorn Burger food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Lewisham
Palungo/ Greek Boys/ Longhorn Burger holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 June 2024, 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: 259 Malpas Road, London, SE4 1BH
How it compares in Lewisham
That puts Palungo/ Greek Boys/ Longhorn Burger 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% | ← Palungo/ Greek Boys/ Longhorn Burger | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Palungo/ Greek Boys/ Longhorn Burger 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 Palungo/ Greek Boys/ Longhorn Burger, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbeyfield Society Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2019 |
| 2ts cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| 999 Club Trust T/A 999 Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| Alanya Steak & Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Argos Ltd Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2026 |
| Angel Foodstuffs Ltd Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2024 |
Questions about Palungo/ Greek Boys/ Longhorn Burger
What is Palungo/ Greek Boys/ Longhorn Burger's food hygiene rating?
Palungo/ Greek Boys/ Longhorn Burger has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lewisham Council on 18 June 2024.
Is Palungo/ Greek Boys/ Longhorn Burger 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Palungo/ Greek Boys/ Longhorn Burger last inspected?
Palungo/ Greek Boys/ Longhorn Burger was last inspected on 18 June 2024, 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 Palungo/ Greek Boys/ Longhorn Burger?
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 Palungo/ Greek Boys/ Longhorn Burger compare to other places in Lewisham?
62% of the 2,009 rated food businesses in Lewisham hold the top rating of 5, and Palungo/ Greek Boys/ Longhorn Burger is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lewisham Council inspects Palungo/ Greek Boys/ Longhorn Burger 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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