The Duke of Greenwich food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Greenwich
The Duke of Greenwich holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 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: The Vanbrugh Tavern 91 Colomb Street, Greenwich, SE10 9EZ
How it compares in Greenwich
That puts The Duke of Greenwich 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% | ← The Duke of Greenwich | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Duke of Greenwich 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 The Duke of Greenwich, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angle Restaurant and Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 334 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Alhaji Suya Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| Angerstein Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Accent Catering Services at Blackheath High School Gpdst School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2024 |
| Art of Zero Living Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Admiral Hardy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Apples & Oranges Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2023 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2024 |
Questions about The Duke of Greenwich
What is The Duke of Greenwich's food hygiene rating?
The Duke of Greenwich has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Greenwich Council on 4 September 2025.
Is The Duke of Greenwich 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Duke of Greenwich last inspected?
The Duke of Greenwich was last inspected on 4 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 The Duke of Greenwich?
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 The Duke of Greenwich compare to other places in Greenwich?
79% of the 2,126 rated food businesses in Greenwich hold the top rating of 5, and The Duke of Greenwich is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Greenwich Council inspects The Duke of Greenwich 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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