Selim Kebab food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Lewisham
Selim Kebab holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 27 January 2025, 17 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: 26 Sydenham Road, London, SE26 5QW
How it compares in Lewisham
In Lewisham, 62% of rated places manage a 5, so Selim Kebab sits behind roughly 1,249 nearby businesses. 23% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,249 | 62% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 457 | 23% | ← Selim Kebab | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Selim Kebab 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 Selim Kebab, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artist Cake Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2024 |
| Accent Catering (Sydenham High) School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| Alexandra Nurseries - Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Adamsrill Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2024 |
| Adamsrill After School Club Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2024 |
| Antonella's Cafe Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Aster House Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Asterley Bros Manufacturers/packers | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
Questions about Selim Kebab
What is Selim Kebab's food hygiene rating?
Selim Kebab has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Lewisham Council on 27 January 2025.
Is Selim Kebab safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Selim Kebab last inspected?
Selim Kebab was last inspected on 27 January 2025, 17 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 Selim Kebab?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Selim Kebab compare to other places in Lewisham?
62% of the 2,009 rated food businesses in Lewisham hold the top rating of 5, while Selim Kebab holds a 4. 457 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Lewisham Council inspects Selim Kebab 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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