Orange Local food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Lewisham
Orange Local holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 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: 107 Manor Lane, London, SE12 8LT
How it compares in Lewisham
That puts Orange Local 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% | ← Orange Local | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 458 | 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 448 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 Orange Local 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 Orange Local, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arlo & Moe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2024 |
| At Home Gift Shop Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2023 |
| Baring News Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2026 |
| Arts Kitchen London Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2022 |
| Anahita Recovery Centre Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Aloha Off Licence Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2024 |
| Anamore Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| A Touch of Class Caribbean Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
Questions about Orange Local
What is Orange Local's food hygiene rating?
Orange Local has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lewisham Council on 25 April 2024.
Is Orange Local 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Orange Local last inspected?
Orange Local was last inspected on 25 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 Orange Local?
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 Orange Local compare to other places in Lewisham?
62% of the 2,010 rated food businesses in Lewisham hold the top rating of 5, and Orange Local is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lewisham Council inspects Orange Local 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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