Villa Groceries food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Greenwich
Villa Groceries 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 9 June 2023, more than 3 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: 324 Wickham Lane, Plumstead, SE2 0NZ
How it compares in Greenwich
In Greenwich, 79% of rated places manage a 5, so Villa Groceries 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% | ← Villa Groceries | |
| 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 Villa Groceries 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 Villa Groceries, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander McLeod Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Abbey Wood Nursery School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Bear Hugs Day Nursery Ltd Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| Bannockburn Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Angels Bakery Manufacturers/packers | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Best Halal Meat Limited Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
Questions about Villa Groceries
What is Villa Groceries's food hygiene rating?
Villa Groceries has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Greenwich Council on 9 June 2023.
Is Villa Groceries 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 Villa Groceries last inspected?
Villa Groceries was last inspected on 9 June 2023, more than 3 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 Villa Groceries?
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 Villa Groceries compare to other places in Greenwich?
79% of the 2,126 rated food businesses in Greenwich hold the top rating of 5, while Villa Groceries holds a 4. 302 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Greenwich Council inspects Villa Groceries 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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