The Pilot Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Greenwich
The Pilot Inn 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
The rating dates from 16 March 2026, 3 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: Pilot Inn 68 River Way, Greenwich, SE10 0BE
How it compares in Greenwich
That puts The Pilot Inn 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 Pilot Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Pilot Inn 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 Pilot Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afrikana Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| All Bar One Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2024 |
| Al Dente Canary Wharf Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2025 |
| Alhaji Suya Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| Angerstein Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Anchor & Hope Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2024 |
| Angle Restaurant and Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
Questions about The Pilot Inn
What is The Pilot Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Pilot Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Greenwich Council on 16 March 2026.
Is The Pilot Inn 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 Pilot Inn last inspected?
The Pilot Inn was last inspected on 16 March 2026, 3 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 Pilot Inn?
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 Pilot Inn compare to other places in Greenwich?
79% of the 2,126 rated food businesses in Greenwich hold the top rating of 5, and The Pilot Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Greenwich Council inspects The Pilot Inn 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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