Downham Kebab food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Lewisham
Downham 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 17 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: 458 Bromley Road, London, BR1 4PP
How it compares in Lewisham
In Lewisham, 62% of rated places manage a 5, so Downham Kebab sits behind roughly 1,252 nearby businesses. 23% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,252 | 62% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 453 | 23% | ← Downham Kebab | |
| 3 out of 5 | 235 | 12% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 37 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 464 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 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 Downham 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 Downham Kebab, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| After Hours Express Limited Takeaway/sandwich shop | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| Beckenham Hill Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Atalian Servest Food Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2023 |
| Base Zero Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
Questions about Downham Kebab
What is Downham Kebab's food hygiene rating?
Downham Kebab has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Lewisham Council on 17 December 2024.
Is Downham 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 Downham Kebab last inspected?
Downham Kebab was last inspected on 17 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 Downham Kebab?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Downham Kebab compare to other places in Lewisham?
62% of the 2,009 rated food businesses in Lewisham hold the top rating of 5, while Downham Kebab holds a 4. 453 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Lewisham Council inspects Downham 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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