The Wine Merchant food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Greenwich
The Wine Merchant holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 October 2024, 20 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: 552 Westhorne Avenue, Eltham, SE9 6DN
How it compares in Greenwich
That puts The Wine Merchant 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 Wine Merchant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- 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 The Wine Merchant 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 Wine Merchant, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bagdo Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Anna's Polish Shop Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2024 |
| Baan Thai Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Admiral Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2025 |
| B&M Stores Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2024 |
| artFix Kidbrooke Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Advice Hub Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2023 |
Questions about The Wine Merchant
What is The Wine Merchant's food hygiene rating?
The Wine Merchant has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Greenwich Council on 24 October 2024.
Is The Wine Merchant 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Wine Merchant last inspected?
The Wine Merchant was last inspected on 24 October 2024, 20 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 Wine Merchant?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Wine Merchant compare to other places in Greenwich?
79% of the 2,126 rated food businesses in Greenwich hold the top rating of 5, and The Wine Merchant is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Greenwich Council inspects The Wine Merchant 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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