Valley Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Greenwich
Valley Cafe 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 11 February 2026, 5 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: 20 Charlton Church Lane, Charlton, SE7 7AE
How it compares in Greenwich
That puts Valley Cafe 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% | ← Valley Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Valley Cafe 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 Valley Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andes Empanadas Other catering premises | 426 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2024 |
| Amie Bakes Old Skool @ The Royal Oak Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2023 |
| Asda Superstore Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Ades Ltd ( Ades Cash & Carry) Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2022 |
| Anchor & Hope Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2024 |
| Angerstein Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Alpha Club Woodhill primary school School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
Questions about Valley Cafe
What is Valley Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Valley Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Greenwich Council on 11 February 2026.
Is Valley Cafe 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 Valley Cafe last inspected?
Valley Cafe was last inspected on 11 February 2026, 5 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 Valley Cafe?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Valley Cafe compare to other places in Greenwich?
79% of the 2,126 rated food businesses in Greenwich hold the top rating of 5, and Valley Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Greenwich Council inspects Valley Cafe 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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