Cafe 19 food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Greenwich
Cafe 19 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 26 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: The Quadrangle Morden College 19 St Germans Place, Blackheath, SE3 0PW
How it compares in Greenwich
That puts Cafe 19 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% | ← Cafe 19 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Cafe 19 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 Cafe 19, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accent Caterng Services Ltd School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| Age Exchange Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Apples & Oranges Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2023 |
| Arts Kitchen London Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2022 |
| artFix Kidbrooke Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2025 |
| Accent Catering Services at Blackheath High School Gpdst School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2024 |
| Arnold House Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
Questions about Cafe 19
What is Cafe 19's food hygiene rating?
Cafe 19 has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Greenwich Council on 26 November 2024.
Is Cafe 19 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 Cafe 19 last inspected?
Cafe 19 was last inspected on 26 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 Cafe 19?
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 Cafe 19 compare to other places in Greenwich?
79% of the 2,126 rated food businesses in Greenwich hold the top rating of 5, and Cafe 19 is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Greenwich Council inspects Cafe 19 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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