The Old Tiger's Head food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Lewisham
The Old Tiger's Head holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 March 2025, 16 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: Ye Old Tigers Head, 351 Lee High Road, London, SE12 8RU
How it compares in Lewisham
That puts The Old Tiger's Head 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% | ← The Old Tiger's Head | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 The Old Tiger's Head 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 The Old Tiger's Head, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| At Home Gift Shop Retailers - other | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2023 |
| Arts Kitchen London Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2022 |
| Age Exchange Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Arlo & Moe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2024 |
| Accent Caterng Services Ltd School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| artFix Kidbrooke Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| A Touch of Class Caribbean Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Allwines Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
Questions about The Old Tiger's Head
What is The Old Tiger's Head's food hygiene rating?
The Old Tiger's Head has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lewisham Council on 11 March 2025.
Is The Old Tiger's Head 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Old Tiger's Head last inspected?
The Old Tiger's Head was last inspected on 11 March 2025, 16 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 The Old Tiger's Head?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 The Old Tiger's Head compare to other places in Lewisham?
62% of the 2,009 rated food businesses in Lewisham hold the top rating of 5, and The Old Tiger's Head is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lewisham Council inspects The Old Tiger's Head 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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