Little Punjab food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Lewisham
Little Punjab holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway 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 4 February 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: 357 Brockley Road, London, SE4 2AG
How it compares in Lewisham
In Lewisham, 62% of rated places manage a 5, so Little Punjab 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% | ← Little Punjab | |
| 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 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 Little Punjab 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 Little Punjab, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Care Centre Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Abbeyfield Society Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2019 |
| Aquarius golf club (licensed bar) Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2023 |
Questions about Little Punjab
What is Little Punjab's food hygiene rating?
Little Punjab has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Lewisham Council on 4 February 2025.
Is Little Punjab safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway 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 Little Punjab last inspected?
Little Punjab was last inspected on 4 February 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 Little Punjab?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Little Punjab compare to other places in Lewisham?
62% of the 2,009 rated food businesses in Lewisham hold the top rating of 5, while Little Punjab holds a 3. 236 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Lewisham Council inspects Little Punjab 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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