KFC ? Lewisham High Street food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Lewisham
KFC ? Lewisham High Street holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 March 2026, 3 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 217 Lewisham High Street, London, SE13 6LY
How it compares in Lewisham
That puts KFC ? Lewisham High Street 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% | ← KFC ? Lewisham High Street | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 KFC ? Lewisham High Street 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 KFC ? Lewisham High Street, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anamore Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Aloha Off Licence Retailers - other | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2024 |
| Antonio Delicatessen Retailers - other | 413 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2024 |
| Antonio Cafe and Restuarant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 419 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2024 |
| Alpha Lounge Restaurant and Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| 3A Chinese Medicine Centre Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Allwines Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
| A Touch of Class Caribbean Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
Questions about KFC ? Lewisham High Street
What is KFC ? Lewisham High Street's food hygiene rating?
KFC ? Lewisham High Street has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lewisham Council on 20 March 2026.
Is KFC ? Lewisham High Street 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was KFC ? Lewisham High Street last inspected?
KFC ? Lewisham High Street was last inspected on 20 March 2026, 3 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 KFC ? Lewisham High Street?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does KFC ? Lewisham High Street compare to other places in Lewisham?
62% of the 2,010 rated food businesses in Lewisham hold the top rating of 5, and KFC ? Lewisham High Street is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lewisham Council inspects KFC ? Lewisham High Street 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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