Saka Maka food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Lewisham
Saka Maka holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 16 December 2024, 18 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: 226 Hither Green Lane, Hither Green, London, SE13 6RT
How it compares in Lewisham
In Lewisham, 62% of rated places manage a 5, so Saka Maka 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% | ← Saka Maka | |
| 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 Good
- 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 Saka Maka 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 Saka Maka, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arlo & Moe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 409 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2024 |
| Ani's Local Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
| Air Thrill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 September 2025 |
| Anamore Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Aloha Off Licence Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2024 |
| Antonio Delicatessen Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2024 |
| Antonio Cafe and Restuarant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2024 |
| Allwines Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
Questions about Saka Maka
What is Saka Maka's food hygiene rating?
Saka Maka has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Lewisham Council on 16 December 2024.
Is Saka Maka 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Saka Maka last inspected?
Saka Maka was last inspected on 16 December 2024, 18 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 Saka Maka?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Saka Maka compare to other places in Lewisham?
62% of the 2,009 rated food businesses in Lewisham hold the top rating of 5, while Saka Maka holds a 4. 457 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Lewisham Council inspects Saka Maka 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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