Continental Supermarket food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Greenwich
Continental Supermarket holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 26 September 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 7 Plumstead Road, Woolwich, SE18 7BZ
How it compares in Greenwich
In Greenwich, 79% of rated places manage a 5, so Continental Supermarket sits behind roughly 1,689 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,689 | 79% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 302 | 14% | ← Continental Supermarket | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Continental Supermarket 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 Continental Supermarket, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenal Gate Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Asunstick village kitchen Other catering premises | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Anell Foods Takeaway/sandwich shop | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
| Admiral Casino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Anglesea Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 395 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2023 |
| Ashgreen House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Bargain Mart Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
| Abula zone Africa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
Questions about Continental Supermarket
What is Continental Supermarket's food hygiene rating?
Continental Supermarket has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Greenwich Council on 26 September 2023.
Is Continental Supermarket safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Continental Supermarket last inspected?
Continental Supermarket was last inspected on 26 September 2023, more than 2 years 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 Continental Supermarket?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Continental Supermarket compare to other places in Greenwich?
79% of the 2,126 rated food businesses in Greenwich hold the top rating of 5, while Continental Supermarket holds a 4. 302 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Greenwich Council inspects Continental Supermarket 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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