Sip City
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Sip City is a pub/bar/nightclub located at Sip City Lounge, 189 Deptford High Street, London, SE8 3NT, in the Lewisham local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 7 November 2025, 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. As a pub, bar or nightclub serving food, this business is assessed on both its food preparation areas and bar service areas, including cellar hygiene and the safe storage of perishable items. 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. The rating has changed from 4 to 5 since 9 November 2023.
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| Rating | Date Recorded |
|---|---|
| 4 | 2023-11-09 |
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What is the food hygiene rating of Sip City?
Sip City 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 pub/bar/nightclub?
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 Sip City last inspected?
Sip City was last inspected on 2025-11-07. 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 Sip City located?
Sip City is located at Sip City Lounge, 189 Deptford High Street, London , SE8 3NT, in the Lewisham local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the SE8 postcode area.