Eltham Chinese Hotpot food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Greenwich
Eltham Chinese Hotpot holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 5 St Marys Place, Eltham, SE9 1BL
How it compares in Greenwich
That puts Eltham Chinese Hotpot 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% | ← Eltham Chinese Hotpot | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Eltham Chinese Hotpot 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 Eltham Chinese Hotpot, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advice Hub Takeaway/sandwich shop | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2023 |
| Admiral Other catering premises | 298 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2024 |
| Baan Thai Other catering premises | 394 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Azzurro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 436 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2024 |
| Anna's Polish Shop Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2024 |
| All In a Pickle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Berry & Barrel Limited Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
Questions about Eltham Chinese Hotpot
What is Eltham Chinese Hotpot's food hygiene rating?
Eltham Chinese Hotpot has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Greenwich Council on 20 June 2024.
Is Eltham Chinese Hotpot 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Eltham Chinese Hotpot last inspected?
Eltham Chinese Hotpot was last inspected on 20 June 2024, more than 2 years 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 Eltham Chinese Hotpot?
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 Eltham Chinese Hotpot compare to other places in Greenwich?
79% of the 2,126 rated food businesses in Greenwich hold the top rating of 5, and Eltham Chinese Hotpot is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Greenwich Council inspects Eltham Chinese Hotpot 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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