Willow Dene School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Greenwich
Willow Dene School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Willow Dene School Swingate Lane, Plumstead, SE18 2JD
How it compares in Greenwich
That puts Willow Dene School 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% | ← Willow Dene School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Willow Dene School 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 Willow Dene School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Hugs Day Nursery Ltd Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| Anchor Service Station Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2024 |
| Bear Hugs Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| Bal Krishna Nursery Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Bannockburn Primary School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
Questions about Willow Dene School
What is Willow Dene School's food hygiene rating?
Willow Dene School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Greenwich Council on 29 November 2024.
Is Willow Dene School 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Willow Dene School last inspected?
Willow Dene School was last inspected on 29 November 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Greenwich Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Willow Dene School?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Willow Dene School compare to other places in Greenwich?
79% of the 2,126 rated food businesses in Greenwich hold the top rating of 5, and Willow Dene School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Greenwich Council inspects Willow Dene School 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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