St Matthews Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Lewisham
St Matthews Academy holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 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: St Matthew Academy School, St Josephs Vale, London, SE3 0XX
How it compares in Lewisham
That puts St Matthews Academy among the 1,252 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 | 1,252 | 62% | ← St Matthews Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 453 | 23% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 235 | 12% | ||
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 St Matthews Academy 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 St Matthews Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Touch of Class Caribbean Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Allwines Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
| Arts Kitchen London Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2022 |
| Age Exchange Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| 3A Chinese Medicine Centre Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Antonio Cafe and Restuarant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2024 |
| Antonio Delicatessen Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2024 |
| Alpha Lounge Restaurant and Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
Questions about St Matthews Academy
What is St Matthews Academy's food hygiene rating?
St Matthews Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lewisham Council on 26 March 2024.
Is St Matthews Academy 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was St Matthews Academy last inspected?
St Matthews Academy was last inspected on 26 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 St Matthews Academy?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does St Matthews Academy compare to other places in Lewisham?
62% of the 2,007 rated food businesses in Lewisham hold the top rating of 5, and St Matthews Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lewisham Council inspects St Matthews Academy 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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