Vathu Supermarket food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Lewisham
Vathu Supermarket holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 16 September 2024, 21 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: Ground Floor Unit, 52 Sydenham Road, London, SE26 5QF
How it compares in Lewisham
In Lewisham, 62% of rated places manage a 5, so Vathu Supermarket sits behind roughly 1,706 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,249 | 62% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 457 | 23% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 236 | 12% | ← Vathu Supermarket | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Vathu Supermarket 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 Vathu Supermarket, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artist Cake Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 379 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2024 |
| Alexandra Nurseries - Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Accent Catering (Sydenham High) School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| Adamsrill Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2024 |
| Adamsrill After School Club Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2024 |
| Asterley Bros Manufacturers/packers | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Ayla Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2024 |
| Antonella's Cafe Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
Questions about Vathu Supermarket
What is Vathu Supermarket's food hygiene rating?
Vathu Supermarket has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Lewisham Council on 16 September 2024.
Is Vathu Supermarket safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Vathu Supermarket last inspected?
Vathu Supermarket was last inspected on 16 September 2024, 21 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 Vathu Supermarket?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Vathu Supermarket compare to other places in Lewisham?
62% of the 2,009 rated food businesses in Lewisham hold the top rating of 5, while Vathu Supermarket holds a 3. 236 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Lewisham Council inspects Vathu Supermarket 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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