Food hygiene ratings handed to two Lewisham takeaways

By Marieta Marinova, Data Reporter
Published 25th Aug 2023, 09:46 BST
A Food Standards Agency rating sticker on a window of a restaurant in central London. A huge variation in food hygiene standards remains across the UK, with one in five high or medium-risk food outlets failing to meet standards, according to a study.A Food Standards Agency rating sticker on a window of a restaurant in central London. A huge variation in food hygiene standards remains across the UK, with one in five high or medium-risk food outlets failing to meet standards, according to a study.
A Food Standards Agency rating sticker on a window of a restaurant in central London. A huge variation in food hygiene standards remains across the UK, with one in five high or medium-risk food outlets failing to meet standards, according to a study.
New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to two of Lewisham’s takeaways, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows.

New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to two of Lewisham’s takeaways, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows.

The Pizza Box, at 267 Brownhill Road, London was handed a three-out-of-five rating after assessment on July 20.

And Nu Spice, at 8-9 Coulgate Street, London was given a score of two on July 20.

It means that of Lewisham's 339 takeaways with ratings, 145 (43%) have ratings of five and just one has a zero rating.