Plumstead High Street Post Office food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Greenwich
Plumstead High Street Post Office 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 21 May 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: 102 Plumstead High Street, Plumstead, SE18 1SJ
How it compares in Greenwich
In Greenwich, 79% of rated places manage a 5, so Plumstead High Street Post Office 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% | ← Plumstead High Street Post Office | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Plumstead High Street Post Office 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 Plumstead High Street Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Halal Meat Limited Retailers - other | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
| Angels Bakery Manufacturers/packers | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Apna Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 364 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| Bannockburn Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| BD International Distributions Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Bear Hugs Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| Ades Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2023 |
| Ashgreen House Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
Questions about Plumstead High Street Post Office
What is Plumstead High Street Post Office's food hygiene rating?
Plumstead High Street Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Greenwich Council on 21 May 2024.
Is Plumstead High Street Post Office 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 Plumstead High Street Post Office last inspected?
Plumstead High Street Post Office was last inspected on 21 May 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 Plumstead High Street Post Office?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Plumstead High Street Post Office compare to other places in Greenwich?
79% of the 2,126 rated food businesses in Greenwich hold the top rating of 5, while Plumstead High Street Post Office holds a 4. 302 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Greenwich Council inspects Plumstead High Street Post Office 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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