What is the average food hygiene rating in SE18?

The average food hygiene rating in the SE18 postcode area of Greenwich is 4.55 out of 5, across 594 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How many restaurants in SE18 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

415 food businesses in the SE18 postcode area of Greenwich hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 69.9% of the 594 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 9 June 2026.

How many food businesses in SE18 have a low hygiene rating?

23 food businesses in the SE18 postcode area of Greenwich are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 2 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 SE18 food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the SE18 postcode area of Greenwich (681 establishments on record, 594 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 SE18

Restaurants, takeaways and cafes in the SE18 postcode area of Greenwich hold an average food hygiene rating of 4.55/5, with 69.9% rated 5 (Very Good). Covers 681 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

SE18 (Greenwich) has 415 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 594 rated premises (69.9%). 23 premises are rated 2 or below. The most recent inspection on record is dated 9 June 2026.

Rating distribution in SE18

5★ Very Good

415 (69.9%)

4★ Good

123 (20.7%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

33 (5.6%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

14 (2.4%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

7 (1.2%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

2 (0.3%)

Plus 79 awaiting inspection and 8 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Food hygiene in SE18: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in SE18?: The average food hygiene rating in the SE18 postcode area of Greenwich is 4.55 out of 5, across 594 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How many restaurants in SE18 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 415 food businesses in the SE18 postcode area of Greenwich hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 69.9% of the 594 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 9 June 2026.
How many food businesses in SE18 have a low hygiene rating?: 23 food businesses in the SE18 postcode area of Greenwich are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 2 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 SE18 food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the SE18 postcode area of Greenwich (681 establishments on record, 594 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.

Top-rated places in SE18

Home-Start Greenwich Food Provision for Families (free)Caring Premises · Paget Rise, London · SE18 3PY
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 9 June 2026
Jinshi Chinese restaurantRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 92 Woolwich High Street, Woolwich, Greenwich · SE18 6DN
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
Iro sushiRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 15 Anglesea Road, Woolwich, Greenwich · SE18 6EG
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 May 2026
A & S CaterersOther catering premises · SE18
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 18 May 2026
Manns Food & WineRetailers - other · 9 - 11 Frances Street, Woolwich, Greenwich · SE18 5EF
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 12 May 2026
Rust Bucket Pizza CoMobile caterer · SE18
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 7 May 2026
Tesco ExtraRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Grand Depot Road, Woolwich, Greenwich · SE18 6HQ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 April 2026
ToomachiOther catering premises · SE18
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 April 2026
Katsu boyzMobile caterer · General Gordon Square General Gordon Place · SE18 6AB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 24 April 2026
Kaabo loungeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 25 Calderwood Street, Woolwich, Greenwich · SE18 6QW
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 24 April 2026

Places needing improvement in SE18

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
RootsRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 39 Artillery Place, Woolwich, Greenwich · SE18 4AB
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 14 August 2025
Rowdy BurgersRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 40 - 42 Herbert Road, Woolwich, Greenwich · SE18 3SH
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 26 February 2026
The CakeryManufacturers/packers · 118 Plumstead High Street, Plumstead, Greenwich · SE18 1SJ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 30 September 2025
Sankalp SattvikTakeaway/sandwich shop · Unit 13 125 Powis Street, Woolwich, Greenwich · SE18 6JL
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 5 September 2025
Nisa LocalRetailers - other · 15 Brewery Road, Plumstead, Greenwich · SE18 7PX
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 26 November 2024
My Butcher & Fish LtdRetailers - other · Unit 1 15 Beresford Square, Woolwich, Greenwich · SE18 6AY
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 18 February 2026

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 681 real Food Standards Agency records for the SE18 postcode area, of which 594 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. 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.