The Village Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Lewisham
The Village Cafe 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 20 October 2025, 8 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: 251 Algernon Road, London, SE13 7AG
How it compares in Lewisham
That puts The Village Cafe 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 Village Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Village Cafe 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 Village Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Care Centre Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Anamore Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Aloha Off Licence Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2024 |
| Abbeyfield Society Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2019 |
| Alpha Lounge Restaurant and Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Antonio Delicatessen Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2024 |
| Antonio Cafe and Restuarant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2024 |
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2024 |
Questions about The Village Cafe
What is The Village Cafe's food hygiene rating?
The Village Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lewisham Council on 20 October 2025.
Is The Village Cafe 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 The Village Cafe last inspected?
The Village Cafe was last inspected on 20 October 2025, 8 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 Village Cafe?
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 The Village Cafe compare to other places in Lewisham?
62% of the 2,009 rated food businesses in Lewisham hold the top rating of 5, and The Village Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lewisham Council inspects The Village Cafe 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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