Costcutter Express food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Lewisham
Costcutter Express 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 8 March 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, 5 Southend Lane, London, SE6 3AB
How it compares in Lewisham
In Lewisham, 62% of rated places manage a 5, so Costcutter Express sits behind roughly 1,705 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,252 | 62% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 453 | 23% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 235 | 12% | ← Costcutter Express | |
| 2 out of 5 | 37 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 464 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 Costcutter Express 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 Costcutter Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beckenham Hill Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Base Zero Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Atalian Servest Food Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2023 |
| After Hours Express Limited Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| Ashleigh Health Care Ltd Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2024 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2023 |
| BeBright Bunnies Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2025 |
Questions about Costcutter Express
What is Costcutter Express's food hygiene rating?
Costcutter Express has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Lewisham Council on 8 March 2024.
Is Costcutter Express 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 Costcutter Express last inspected?
Costcutter Express was last inspected on 8 March 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 Costcutter Express?
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 Costcutter Express compare to other places in Lewisham?
62% of the 2,009 rated food businesses in Lewisham hold the top rating of 5, while Costcutter Express holds a 3. 235 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Lewisham Council inspects Costcutter Express 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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