Bengal Braserie food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Lewisham
Bengal Braserie 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 15 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: Bengal Brasserie, 79 Springbank Road, Hither Green, SE13 6SS
How it compares in Lewisham
That puts Bengal Braserie 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% | ← Bengal Braserie | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 457 | 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 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 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 Bengal Braserie 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 Bengal Braserie, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arlo & Moe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2024 |
| Ani's Local Ltd Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
| At Home Gift Shop Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2023 |
| Air Thrill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 September 2025 |
| Anamore Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Aloha Off Licence Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2024 |
| Anahita Recovery Centre Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Antonio Delicatessen Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2024 |
Questions about Bengal Braserie
What is Bengal Braserie's food hygiene rating?
Bengal Braserie has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lewisham Council on 15 January 2025.
Is Bengal Braserie 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 Bengal Braserie last inspected?
Bengal Braserie was last inspected on 15 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 Bengal Braserie?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bengal Braserie compare to other places in Lewisham?
62% of the 2,009 rated food businesses in Lewisham hold the top rating of 5, and Bengal Braserie is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lewisham Council inspects Bengal Braserie 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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Bengal Braserie is one of 77 rated food businesses in Hither Green. See every hygiene rating in Hither Green →
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