Downham Post Office & Shop
488 Bromley Road
Squeaky clean
The breakdown
Last inspected on 19 September 2026 by Lewisham.
Rating over time
We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for Downham Post Office & Shop, from March 2019 to September 2026. Its hygiene rating has gone up, from 4 in 2019 to 5 in 2026.
| Inspection date | Rating | Verdict |
|---|---|---|
| 4 / 5 | Good | |
| 5 / 5 | Very good |
What does this rating mean?
Downham Post Office & Shop in 488 Bromley Road has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. Yes - 5 is the top food hygiene rating. It means hygiene standards were very good at the last inspection.
The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.
Where is it?
Post Office,Downham Post Office,
488 Bromley Road,
London,
BR1 4PW
This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for Downham Post Office & Shop. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.
Who inspects Downham Post Office & Shop?
Food hygiene at Downham Post Office & Shop is inspected by Lewisham, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.lewisham.gov.uk/myservices/business/food-safety/Pages/default.aspx or [email protected].
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