Barming Post Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Greenwich
Barming Post Ltd holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 3 September 2025, 10 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: 7 - 9 Arnott Close, Thamesmead, SE28 8BG
How it compares in Greenwich
In Greenwich, 79% of rated places manage a 5, so Barming Post Ltd sits behind roughly 1,689 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,689 | 79% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 302 | 14% | ← Barming Post Ltd | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Barming Post Ltd 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 Barming Post Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arnott Close Post Office Retailers - other | 12 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Bishop John Robinson Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| Abbey's Premier Store Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Abbey Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Abbeywood village store Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| Abbey Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Abbey Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
Questions about Barming Post Ltd
What is Barming Post Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Barming Post Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Greenwich Council on 3 September 2025.
Is Barming Post Ltd safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Barming Post Ltd last inspected?
Barming Post Ltd was last inspected on 3 September 2025, 10 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 Barming Post Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Barming Post Ltd compare to other places in Greenwich?
79% of the 2,126 rated food businesses in Greenwich hold the top rating of 5, while Barming Post Ltd holds a 4. 302 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Greenwich Council inspects Barming Post Ltd 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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