Fossdene Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Greenwich
Fossdene Primary 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 1 May 2025, 14 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Fossdene Primary School Victoria Way, Charlton, SE7 7NQ
How it compares in Greenwich
That puts Fossdene Primary 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% | ← Fossdene Primary 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 Fossdene Primary 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 Fossdene Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Superstore Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Angerstein Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Andes Empanadas Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2024 |
| Apples & Oranges Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2023 |
| Amie Bakes Old Skool @ The Royal Oak Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2023 |
| Alhaji Suya Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| Accent Catering Services at Blackheath High School Gpdst School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2024 |
Questions about Fossdene Primary School
What is Fossdene Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Fossdene Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Greenwich Council on 1 May 2025.
Is Fossdene Primary 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 Fossdene Primary School last inspected?
Fossdene Primary School was last inspected on 1 May 2025, 14 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 Fossdene Primary 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 Fossdene Primary School compare to other places in Greenwich?
79% of the 2,126 rated food businesses in Greenwich hold the top rating of 5, and Fossdene Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Greenwich Council inspects Fossdene Primary 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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