Harrison Catering Services food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Lewisham
Harrison Catering Services 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 10 September 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Harrison Catering Service, Forest Hill Secondary School, Dacres Road, SE23 2XN
How it compares in Lewisham
That puts Harrison Catering Services among the 1,249 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 | 1,249 | 62% | ← Harrison Catering Services | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 457 | 23% | ||
| 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 449 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 Harrison Catering Services 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 Harrison Catering Services, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aster House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Adamsrill Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2024 |
| Adamsrill After School Club Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2024 |
| Ama Sushi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Artist Cake Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2024 |
| Accent Catering (Sydenham High) School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2023 |
| Asterley Bros Manufacturers/packers | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
Questions about Harrison Catering Services
What is Harrison Catering Services's food hygiene rating?
Harrison Catering Services has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lewisham Council on 10 September 2024.
Is Harrison Catering Services 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 Harrison Catering Services last inspected?
Harrison Catering Services was last inspected on 10 September 2024, 22 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 Harrison Catering Services?
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 Harrison Catering Services compare to other places in Lewisham?
62% of the 2,009 rated food businesses in Lewisham hold the top rating of 5, and Harrison Catering Services is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lewisham Council inspects Harrison Catering Services 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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