Great Wall food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Greenwich
Great Wall holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 June 2024, 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: 188 Shooters Hill Road, Blackheath, SE3 8RP
How it compares in Greenwich
That puts Great Wall 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% | ← Great Wall | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Great Wall 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 Great Wall, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold House Caring Premises | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Apples & Oranges Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2023 |
| Andes Empanadas Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2025 |
| Accent Catering Services ltd School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Accent Catering Services at Blackheath High School Gpdst School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2024 |
| Aayat Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| Amie Bakes Old Skool @ The Royal Oak Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2023 |
Questions about Great Wall
What is Great Wall's food hygiene rating?
Great Wall has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Greenwich Council on 18 June 2024.
Is Great Wall 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Great Wall last inspected?
Great Wall was last inspected on 18 June 2024, 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 Great Wall?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Great Wall compare to other places in Greenwich?
79% of the 2,126 rated food businesses in Greenwich hold the top rating of 5, and Great Wall is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Greenwich Council inspects Great Wall 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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