China Ark food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Lewisham
China Ark 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 16 October 2025, 8 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: Unit K, Gothenburg Court, Bailey Street, SE8 5EY
How it compares in Lewisham
In Lewisham, 62% of rated places manage a 5, so China Ark 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 | 458 | 23% | ← China Ark | |
| 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 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 China Ark 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 China Ark, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| African fruit & veg Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2019 |
| 5 Steps Community Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| 1882 events ltd t/achick n sours Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| 3Kobros Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Accent catering ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Albion fish bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2026 |
Questions about China Ark
What is China Ark's food hygiene rating?
China Ark has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Lewisham Council on 16 October 2025.
Is China Ark 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 China Ark last inspected?
China Ark was last inspected on 16 October 2025, 8 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 China Ark?
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 China Ark compare to other places in Lewisham?
62% of the 2,010 rated food businesses in Lewisham hold the top rating of 5, while China Ark holds a 4. 458 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Lewisham Council inspects China Ark 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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