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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.

Every rated food business in Lewisham
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

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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The official record is held by the council: http://www.lewisham.gov.uk/myservices/business/food-safety/Pages/default.aspx

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