Lewisham has 2,129 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.4 out of 5. The national average is 4.6.
82% 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.
134 establishments have been inspected in the last 90 days.
In the last 30 days, 2 establishments improved their rating and 138 were newly inspected.
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| Town | Places | Avg rating | 5-star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwark | 3,150 | 4.6/5 | 71% |
| Bromley | 2,081 | 4.6/5 | 76% |
| Greenwich | 1,942 | 4.6/5 | 76% |
| Bromley, Unparished Area | 42 | 4.8/5 | 87% |
There are currently 2,129 food businesses with hygiene ratings in Lewisham, out of 637,494 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 30 June 2026.