The Matooke House food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Lewisham
The Matooke House holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 14 January 2017, more than 9 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: 5 Deptford Church Street, London, SE8 4RX
How it compares in Lewisham
In Lewisham, 62% of rated places manage a 5, so The Matooke House sits behind roughly 1,706 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,249 | 62% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 457 | 23% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 236 | 12% | ← The Matooke House | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Matooke House 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 Matooke House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 999 Club Trust T/A 999 Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| 18Grams Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Alpha Childcare Ltd Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Alpha Childcare Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Angel Foodstuffs Ltd Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2024 |
| 15grams coffee house Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Admiral Hardy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
Questions about The Matooke House
What is The Matooke House's food hygiene rating?
The Matooke House has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Lewisham Council on 14 January 2017.
Is The Matooke House safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Matooke House last inspected?
The Matooke House was last inspected on 14 January 2017, more than 9 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 The Matooke House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Matooke House compare to other places in Lewisham?
62% of the 2,009 rated food businesses in Lewisham hold the top rating of 5, while The Matooke House holds a 3. 236 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Lewisham Council inspects The Matooke House 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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