Jambo Jumbo food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Greenwich
Jambo Jumbo 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 3 December 2024, 19 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: 32 Thomas Street, Woolwich, SE18 6HT
How it compares in Greenwich
In Greenwich, 79% of rated places manage a 5, so Jambo Jumbo 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% | ← Jambo Jumbo | |
| 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 Jambo Jumbo 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 Jambo Jumbo, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admiral Casino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Anglesea Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 232 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2023 |
| Anell Foods Takeaway/sandwich shop | 248 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
| Arsenal Gate Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 262 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Bargain Mart Retailers - other | 338 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
| Asunstick village kitchen Other catering premises | 379 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 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 Jambo Jumbo
What is Jambo Jumbo's food hygiene rating?
Jambo Jumbo has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Greenwich Council on 3 December 2024.
Is Jambo Jumbo 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 Jambo Jumbo last inspected?
Jambo Jumbo was last inspected on 3 December 2024, 19 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 Jambo Jumbo?
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 Jambo Jumbo compare to other places in Greenwich?
79% of the 2,126 rated food businesses in Greenwich hold the top rating of 5, while Jambo Jumbo holds a 4. 302 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Greenwich Council inspects Jambo Jumbo 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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