The Volunteer food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Greenwich
The Volunteer holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Volunteer was inspected on 15 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 130 - 132 Plumstead High Street, Plumstead, SE18 1JQ
How this rating has changed
The Volunteer was re-inspected on 15 June 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 15 June 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Greenwich
That puts The Volunteer 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% | ← The Volunteer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 The Volunteer 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 The Volunteer, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angels Bakery Manufacturers/packers | 14 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Best Halal Meat Limited Retailers - other | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
| Bannockburn Primary School School/college/university | 310 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Apna Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| 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 | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
Questions about The Volunteer
What is The Volunteer's food hygiene rating?
The Volunteer has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Greenwich Council on 15 June 2026.
Is The Volunteer 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Volunteer last inspected?
The Volunteer was last inspected on 15 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Greenwich Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Volunteer?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 The Volunteer compare to other places in Greenwich?
79% of the 2,126 rated food businesses in Greenwich hold the top rating of 5, and The Volunteer is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Greenwich Council inspects The Volunteer 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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Understanding this rating
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