Swami food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Lewisham
Swami 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 8 March 2018, more than 8 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 301 Baring Road, London, SE12 0DZ
How it compares in Lewisham
That puts Swami 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% | ← Swami | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Swami 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 Swami, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adamas Retailers - other | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2024 |
| Baring Lodge Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2026 |
| Beijing Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Barings Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Baring News Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2026 |
Questions about Swami
What is Swami's food hygiene rating?
Swami has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lewisham Council on 8 March 2018.
Is Swami 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 Swami last inspected?
Swami was last inspected on 8 March 2018, more than 8 years 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 Swami?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Swami compare to other places in Lewisham?
62% of the 2,009 rated food businesses in Lewisham hold the top rating of 5, and Swami is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lewisham Council inspects Swami 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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