Lewisham has 2,088 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.4 out of 5. The national average is 4.6.
83% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 60% achieving the top rating of 5.
Among business types, other catering premises establishments lead the way with an average rating of 4.9 across 10 inspected premises.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen is the most common category, accounting for 30% of food businesses in Lewisham.
130 establishments have been inspected in the last 90 days.
192 establishments were newly inspected in the last 30 days.
Showing 1,701–1,750 of 2,088 establishments
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| Town | Places | Avg rating | 5-star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwark | 3,100 | 4.6/5 | 71% |
| Bromley | 2,048 | 4.6/5 | 76% |
| Greenwich | 1,903 | 4.6/5 | 76% |
| Bromley, Unparished Area | 41 | 4.8/5 | 87% |
There are currently 2,088 food businesses with hygiene ratings in Lewisham, out of 620,618 rated establishments across the UK.
In Lewisham, the average hygiene rating is 4.4/5. The national average is 4.6/5. 60% of rated businesses in Lewisham hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in Lewisham are carried out by Lewisham. Inspectors assess how hygienically food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety procedures.
Ratings follow the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), scoring businesses from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). Ratings are updated following inspections and may change over time. Data for Lewisham was last updated on 16 May 2026.