Burnt Ash Superstore food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Lewisham
Burnt Ash Superstore holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 29 January 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: Ground Floor Unit, 228 Burnt Ash Hill, London, SE12 0QE
How it compares in Lewisham
In Lewisham, 62% of rated places manage a 5, so Burnt Ash Superstore sits behind roughly 1,706 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,249 | 62% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 457 | 23% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 236 | 12% | ← Burnt Ash Superstore | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Burnt Ash Superstore 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 Burnt Ash Superstore, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baring Lodge Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2026 |
| Barings Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Baring News Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2026 |
| Anahita Recovery Centre Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Beijing Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Adamas Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2024 |
| Beechcroft Care home Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2025 |
| Aurora Nexus Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2023 |
Questions about Burnt Ash Superstore
What is Burnt Ash Superstore's food hygiene rating?
Burnt Ash Superstore has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Lewisham Council on 29 January 2024.
Is Burnt Ash Superstore safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Burnt Ash Superstore last inspected?
Burnt Ash Superstore was last inspected on 29 January 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 Burnt Ash Superstore?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Burnt Ash Superstore compare to other places in Lewisham?
62% of the 2,009 rated food businesses in Lewisham hold the top rating of 5, while Burnt Ash Superstore holds a 3. 236 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Lewisham Council inspects Burnt Ash Superstore 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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