Food & Wine food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Greenwich
Food & Wine holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the shop that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 6 September 2024, 22 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: 48 Charlton Church Lane, Charlton, SE7 7AB
How it compares in Greenwich
A 2 is rare: only 31 of 2,126 rated places in Greenwich score this low, about one in 69. By contrast 79% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,689 | 79% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 302 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 89 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ← Food & Wine | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- 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 Food & Wine the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Food & Wine, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andes Empanadas Other catering premises | 361 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2024 |
| Amie Bakes Old Skool @ The Royal Oak Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2023 |
| Asda Superstore Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 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 | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2024 |
| Angerstein Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Arnold House Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
Questions about Food & Wine
What is Food & Wine's food hygiene rating?
Food & Wine has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Greenwich Council on 6 September 2024.
Is Food & Wine safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Food & Wine last inspected?
Food & Wine was last inspected on 6 September 2024, 22 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 Food & Wine?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Food & Wine compare to other places in Greenwich?
79% of the 2,126 rated food businesses in Greenwich hold the top rating of 5, while Food & Wine holds a 2. 31 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Greenwich Council inspects Food & Wine 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Greenwich, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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