Kings Express food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Greenwich
Kings Express holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Kings Express was inspected on 15 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 79 Kings Highway, Plumstead, SE18 2BH
How this rating has changed
Kings Express was re-inspected on 15 June 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 15 June 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Greenwich
That puts Kings Express among the 1,689 places in Greenwich holding top marks, 79% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,689 | 79% | ← Kings Express | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 302 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 89 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 259 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Kings Express none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Kings Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander McLeod Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Bear Hugs Day Nursery Ltd Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| Abbey Wood Nursery School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Bannockburn Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Angels Bakery Manufacturers/packers | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Best Halal Meat Limited Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
| Apna Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
Questions about Kings Express
What is Kings Express's food hygiene rating?
Kings Express has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Greenwich Council on 15 June 2026.
Is Kings Express safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Kings Express last inspected?
Kings Express was last inspected on 15 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Greenwich Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Kings Express?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Kings Express compare to other places in Greenwich?
79% of the 2,126 rated food businesses in Greenwich hold the top rating of 5, and Kings Express is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Greenwich Council inspects Kings Express and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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Kings Express is one of 240 rated food businesses in Plumstead. See every hygiene rating in Plumstead →
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