Ayes Food & Wine Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Lewisham
Ayes Food & Wine Ltd 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 9 January 2013, more than 13 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: 337 Sydenham Road, London, SE26 5SL
How it compares in Lewisham
In Lewisham, 62% of rated places manage a 5, so Ayes Food & Wine Ltd 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% | ← Ayes Food & Wine Ltd | |
| 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 Ayes Food & Wine Ltd 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 Ayes Food & Wine Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adamsrill After School Club Caring Premises | 311 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2024 |
| Adamsrill Primary School School/college/university | 353 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2024 |
| Asterley Bros Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2023 |
| Artist Cake Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2024 |
| Aster House Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Ayla Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2024 |
| Alexandra Nurseries - Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
Questions about Ayes Food & Wine Ltd
What is Ayes Food & Wine Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Ayes Food & Wine Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Lewisham Council on 9 January 2013.
Is Ayes Food & Wine Ltd 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 Ayes Food & Wine Ltd last inspected?
Ayes Food & Wine Ltd was last inspected on 9 January 2013, more than 13 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 Ayes Food & Wine Ltd?
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 Ayes Food & Wine Ltd compare to other places in Lewisham?
62% of the 2,009 rated food businesses in Lewisham hold the top rating of 5, while Ayes Food & Wine Ltd holds a 3. 236 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Lewisham Council inspects Ayes Food & Wine Ltd 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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