European Mini Market food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Greenwich
European Mini Market holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 22 September 2024, 21 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: 66 Herbert Road, Woolwich, SE18 3SH
How it compares in Greenwich
In Greenwich, 79% of rated places manage a 5, so European Mini Market sits behind roughly 1,991 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,689 | 79% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 302 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 89 | 4% | ← European Mini Market | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 European Mini Market 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 European Mini Market, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avante Care & Support Caring Premises | 355 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| B Young Stars Other catering premises | 384 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Bear Hugs Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Balloon Day Nursery Ltd @ Woolwich Common Community Centre Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Bal Krishna Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Ashgreen House Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Bear Hugs Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| Anglesea Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2023 |
Questions about European Mini Market
What is European Mini Market's food hygiene rating?
European Mini Market has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Greenwich Council on 22 September 2024.
Is European Mini Market safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was European Mini Market last inspected?
European Mini Market was last inspected on 22 September 2024, 21 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 European Mini Market?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does European Mini Market compare to other places in Greenwich?
79% of the 2,126 rated food businesses in Greenwich hold the top rating of 5, while European Mini Market holds a 3. 89 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Greenwich Council inspects European Mini Market 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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