Star of India food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Greenwich
Star of India holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the restaurant that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 2 March 2026, 4 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: 267 Eltham High Street, Eltham, SE9 1TY
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% | ← Star of India | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety 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 Star of India 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 Star of India, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Azzurro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2024 |
| Advice Hub Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2023 |
| Admiral Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2024 |
| All In a Pickle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Baan Thai Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Anna's Polish Shop Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2024 |
| Berry & Barrel Limited Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
Questions about Star of India
What is Star of India's food hygiene rating?
Star of India has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Greenwich Council on 2 March 2026.
Is Star of India safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The restaurant 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 Star of India last inspected?
Star of India was last inspected on 2 March 2026, 4 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 Star of India?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Star of India compare to other places in Greenwich?
79% of the 2,126 rated food businesses in Greenwich hold the top rating of 5, while Star of India holds a 2. 31 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Greenwich Council inspects Star of India 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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The Food Standards Agency publishes only a business's rating today, not what it scored before, and not when it moves. We check every UK rating each night. Watch Star of India and we will email you the morning after its rating changes.
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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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