Big Johns Limited

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2024-11-13
Top 50% in Lewisham

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
5

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

Big Johns Limited is a manufacturers/packers located at Big Johns Biltong Factory, 1A Douglas Way, London, SE8 4AG, in the Lewisham local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 13 November 2024, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Lewisham oversees 2,470 registered food businesses, of which 68% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Lewisham is 4.4 out of 5. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.

Details

Business Type
Manufacturers/packers
Address
Big Johns Biltong Factory, 1A Douglas Way, London
Postcode
SE8 4AG
Local Authority
Lewisham
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1636228

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Big Johns Limited?

Big Johns Limited has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Lewisham.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a manufacturers/packers?

A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.

When was Big Johns Limited last inspected?

Big Johns Limited was last inspected on 2024-11-13. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

Where is Big Johns Limited located?

Big Johns Limited is located at Big Johns Biltong Factory, 1A Douglas Way, London , SE8 4AG, in the Lewisham local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the SE8 postcode area.