Sputnik food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Lewisham
Sputnik holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 April 2025, 14 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: 88 - 90 Lee High Road, London, SE13 5PT
How it compares in Lewisham
That puts Sputnik 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% | ← Sputnik | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Sputnik 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 Sputnik, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Touch of Class Caribbean Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Allwines Retailers - other | 206 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
| Antonio Delicatessen Retailers - other | 258 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2024 |
| Antonio Cafe and Restuarant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2024 |
| 3A Chinese Medicine Centre Retailers - other | 289 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Aloha Off Licence Retailers - other | 364 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2024 |
| Anamore Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 370 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Alpha Lounge Restaurant and Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 371 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
Questions about Sputnik
What is Sputnik's food hygiene rating?
Sputnik has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lewisham Council on 15 April 2025.
Is Sputnik 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sputnik last inspected?
Sputnik was last inspected on 15 April 2025, 14 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 Sputnik?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sputnik compare to other places in Lewisham?
62% of the 2,009 rated food businesses in Lewisham hold the top rating of 5, and Sputnik is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lewisham Council inspects Sputnik 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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