The Castle Tavern Amma’s Fare food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Greenwich
The Castle Tavern Amma’s Fare holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 18 November 2024, 19 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: Castle Tavern 179 Powis Street, Woolwich, SE18 6JL
How it compares in Greenwich
In Greenwich, 79% of rated places manage a 5, so The Castle Tavern Amma’s Fare 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% | ← The Castle Tavern Amma’s Fare | |
| 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 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 The Castle Tavern Amma’s Fare 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 Castle Tavern Amma’s Fare, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amma's Fare Off licence Retailers - other | 14 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Bargain Mart Retailers - other | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
| Abula zone Africa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
| Admiral Casino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Anglesea Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2023 |
| Anell Foods Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
| Arsenal Gate Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Asunstick village kitchen Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
Questions about The Castle Tavern Amma’s Fare
What is The Castle Tavern Amma’s Fare's food hygiene rating?
The Castle Tavern Amma’s Fare has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Greenwich Council on 18 November 2024.
Is The Castle Tavern Amma’s Fare 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Castle Tavern Amma’s Fare last inspected?
The Castle Tavern Amma’s Fare was last inspected on 18 November 2024, 19 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 The Castle Tavern Amma’s Fare?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Castle Tavern Amma’s Fare compare to other places in Greenwich?
79% of the 2,126 rated food businesses in Greenwich hold the top rating of 5, while The Castle Tavern Amma’s Fare holds a 4. 302 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Greenwich Council inspects The Castle Tavern Amma’s Fare 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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