Lewisham Food Market food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Lewisham
Lewisham Food Market 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 30 April 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: 100-104 Lewisham High Street, London, SE13 5JH
How it compares in Lewisham
In Lewisham, 62% of rated places manage a 5, so Lewisham Food Market 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% | ← Lewisham Food Market | |
| 2 out of 5 | 35 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 466 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 Lewisham Food Market 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 Lewisham Food Market, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha Lounge Restaurant and Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| 3A Chinese Medicine Centre Retailers - other | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Antonio Cafe and Restuarant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2024 |
| Antonio Delicatessen Retailers - other | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2024 |
| Allwines Retailers - other | 207 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
| A Touch of Class Caribbean Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Aloha Off Licence Retailers - other | 324 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2024 |
| Anamore Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 328 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
Questions about Lewisham Food Market
What is Lewisham Food Market's food hygiene rating?
Lewisham Food Market has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Lewisham Council on 30 April 2024.
Is Lewisham Food Market 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 Lewisham Food Market last inspected?
Lewisham Food Market was last inspected on 30 April 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 Lewisham Food Market?
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 Lewisham Food Market compare to other places in Lewisham?
62% of the 2,007 rated food businesses in Lewisham hold the top rating of 5, while Lewisham Food Market holds a 3. 235 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Lewisham Council inspects Lewisham Food Market 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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