Townsend Newsagents food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Greenwich
Townsend Newsagents 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 23 August 2023, more than 2 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: 19 Greens End, Woolwich, SE18 6JY
How it compares in Greenwich
In Greenwich, 79% of rated places manage a 5, so Townsend Newsagents 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% | ← Townsend Newsagents | |
| 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 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 Townsend Newsagents 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 Townsend Newsagents, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admiral Casino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 26 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Anell Foods Takeaway/sandwich shop | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
| Arsenal Gate Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Asunstick village kitchen Other catering premises | 207 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Anglesea Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 288 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2023 |
| Bargain Mart Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
| Abula zone Africa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
| Amma's Fare Off licence Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
Questions about Townsend Newsagents
What is Townsend Newsagents's food hygiene rating?
Townsend Newsagents has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Greenwich Council on 23 August 2023.
Is Townsend Newsagents 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 Townsend Newsagents last inspected?
Townsend Newsagents was last inspected on 23 August 2023, more than 2 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 Townsend Newsagents?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Townsend Newsagents compare to other places in Greenwich?
79% of the 2,126 rated food businesses in Greenwich hold the top rating of 5, while Townsend Newsagents holds a 4. 302 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Greenwich Council inspects Townsend Newsagents 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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