Food Safety in Forest Hill
197 establishments rated · 55.84% with 5 stars
Forest Hill is a district of the London Borough of Lewisham in south east London, England, on the South Circular Road, which is home to the Horniman Museum.
Forest Hill (SE23) is home to 197 rated food establishments in the Southwark area of London. Only 55.84% hold a 5-star rating, below the national average — diners should choose carefully here.
Rating Distribution
Forest Hill vs London Average
% of establishments with given rating · London average across 74,489 establishments
🏆 Top Rated in Forest Hill
| # | Business | Rating | Hygiene | Structural | Confidence | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beautifully Baked By Ess Other catering premises · SE23 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 30 Sept 2024 |
| 2 | Blythe Hill Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub · SE23 1JB · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31 Mar 2017 |
| 3 | VAN DOUGH LIMITED Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · SE23 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 8 Jan 2024 |
| 4 | Superdrug Stores Plc Retailers - other · SE23 3HF · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 Nov 2025 |
| 5 | Georgia Brown Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · SE23 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 10 Jan 2024 |
| 6 | Tiki & Spice Other catering premises · SE23 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 Sept 2024 |
| 7 | Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · SE23 1HH · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 Nov 2025 |
| 8 | The Rolling Caf? Mobile caterer · SE23 2ST · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 9 Jul 2024 |
| 9 | Oriental Mini Market Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · SE23 3TY · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 Nov 2025 |
| 10 | Breeze Other catering premises · SE23 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 3 Sept 2024 |
⚠️ Lowest Rated in Forest Hill
| Business | Rating | Type | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
Big Plate Cafe SE23 1LN · Verify on FSA ↗ | 2 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 30 Aug 2024 |
New Island SE23 2LD · Verify on FSA ↗ | 2 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 5 Aug 2024 |
Glorious Food and Wine SE23 2LD · Verify on FSA ↗ | 2 | Retailers - other | 14 Mar 2024 |
Sweet Carolina SE23 2LX · Verify on FSA ↗ | 2 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 16 Nov 2023 |
Understanding Food Hygiene Ratings
Food businesses are inspected by local council officers and given a rating from 0 (urgent improvement needed) to 5 (very good). The rating is based on three areas:
How food is handled, prepared, and stored. Lower = better. 0 is perfect, 25 is worst.
Condition of the building — cleanliness, layout, ventilation. Lower = better. 0 is perfect, 25 is worst.
Management of food safety — training, records, procedures. Lower = better. 0 is perfect, 30 is worst.
A score of 0/0/0 means very good across all areas. Not all establishments receive sub-scores — some business types are scored differently.
Ratings data: Food Standards Agency · Open Government Licence v3.0 · Updated daily · Area info: Wikipedia · Map: © OpenStreetMap · © CARTO