What is the average food hygiene rating in Greenwich?

The average food hygiene rating in Greenwich is 4.69 out of 5, across 2,116 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does Greenwich compare with the national average for food hygiene?

78.9% of rated premises in Greenwich hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 0.8 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Greenwich 192 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.

How many restaurants in Greenwich have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

1,669 food businesses in Greenwich hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 78.9% of the 2,116 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 9 June 2026.

How many food businesses in Greenwich have a low hygiene rating?

48 food businesses in Greenwich are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 3 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.

What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?

The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.

Where does this Greenwich food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Greenwich (2,373 establishments on record, 2,116 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

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Food Hygiene Ratings in Greenwich

In Greenwich, 78.9% of 2,116 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.69/5. These figures cover 2,373 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Greenwich has 1,669 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 2,116 rated premises (78.9%). 48 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 9 June 2026.

5★ share: 78.9%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: -0.8 pp
National rank: 192 / 328

Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.

Rating distribution in Greenwich

5★ Very Good

1,669 (78.9%)

4★ Good

310 (14.7%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

89 (4.2%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

31 (1.5%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

14 (0.7%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

3 (0.1%)

Plus 210 awaiting inspection and 47 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 210 awaiting inspection and 47 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Greenwich: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Greenwich?: The average food hygiene rating in Greenwich is 4.69 out of 5, across 2,116 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Greenwich compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 78.9% of rated premises in Greenwich hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 0.8 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Greenwich 192 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
How many restaurants in Greenwich have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 1,669 food businesses in Greenwich hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 78.9% of the 2,116 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 9 June 2026.
How many food businesses in Greenwich have a low hygiene rating?: 48 food businesses in Greenwich are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 3 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?: The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
Where does this Greenwich food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Greenwich (2,373 establishments on record, 2,116 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

Food hygiene ratings by area in Greenwich

Top-rated places in Greenwich

Home-Start Greenwich Food Provision for Families (free)Caring Premises · Paget Rise, London · SE18 3PY
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 9 June 2026
ALIMISUOther catering premises · SE10
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 June 2026
Family Action FOOD Club (Thamesmead)Other catering premises · Jubilee Centre 10 Lytton Strachey Path, Thamesmead, Greenwich · SE28 8DU
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026
Jinshi Chinese restaurantRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 92 Woolwich High Street, Woolwich, Greenwich · SE18 6DN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
Thorntree Primary SchoolSchool/college/university · Thorntree School Pound Park Road, Charlton, Greenwich · SE7 8AE
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
Greenslade Primary SchoolSchool/college/university · Greenslade Primary School Erindale, Plumstead, Greenwich · SE18 2QQ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
Plumstead Manor NurseryCaring Premises · Plumstead Manor School Old Mill Road, Plumstead, Greenwich · SE18 1QF
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
Soba & Sushi/Land of ThaiRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 106 Blackheath Road, Greenwich · SE10 8DA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
HAJI BABA HALALRetailers - other · Asda Bugsbys Way, Charlton, Greenwich · SE7 7ST
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 June 2026
Made YesterdayOther catering premises · SE10
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 June 2026
Kitchen PizzeriaRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · The Arena The 02 Peninsula Square, Greenwich · SE10 0DX
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
Kitcho by AjiichibanRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 55 Greenwich High Road, Greenwich · SE10 8JL
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026

Places needing improvement in Greenwich

KSN FOODSRetailers - other · 13 Woolwich New Road, Woolwich, Greenwich · SE18 6EX
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 27 March 2025
Belouizdad CafeTakeaway/sandwich shop · 144 Plumstead Road, Woolwich, Greenwich · SE18 7DY
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 14 April 2026
New Star CateringTakeaway/sandwich shop · 5 Dryden Road, Greenwich · SE10 0JN
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 7 May 2026
RootsRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 39 Artillery Place, Woolwich, Greenwich · SE18 4AB
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 14 August 2025
Thamesmead West SupermarketRetailers - other · 4 Whinchat Road, Thamesmead, Greenwich · SE28 0DZ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 23 April 2025
African Cash & CarryRetailers - other · 1B Woolwich New Road, Woolwich, Greenwich
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 27 January 2025
Ayush CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 48 Newton Lodge West Parkside, Greenwich · SE10 0BA
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 1 July 2025
Rowdy BurgersRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 40 - 42 Herbert Road, Woolwich, Greenwich · SE18 3SH
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 26 February 2026

A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 2,373 real Food Standards Agency records for Greenwich, of which 2,116 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.