The Birchwood P.H food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Greenwich
The Birchwood P.H 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 23 January 2025, 17 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: The Birchwood Grovebury Road, Abbey Wood, SE2 9BB
How it compares in Greenwich
That puts The Birchwood P.H 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 Birchwood P.H | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Birchwood P.H 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 Birchwood P.H, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey's Premier Store Retailers - other | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Arnott Close Post Office Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Abbey Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Abbeywood village store Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| Abbey Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Abbey Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Abbey Wood Community Centre Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
Questions about The Birchwood P.H
What is The Birchwood P.H's food hygiene rating?
The Birchwood P.H has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Greenwich Council on 23 January 2025.
Is The Birchwood P.H 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 Birchwood P.H last inspected?
The Birchwood P.H was last inspected on 23 January 2025, 17 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 Birchwood P.H?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Birchwood P.H compare to other places in Greenwich?
79% of the 2,126 rated food businesses in Greenwich hold the top rating of 5, and The Birchwood P.H is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Greenwich Council inspects The Birchwood P.H 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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