The Guard House food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Greenwich
The Guard House 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 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: The Guardhouse No 1 Street, Woolwich, SE18 6GH
How it compares in Greenwich
That puts The Guard House 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 Guard House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Guard House 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 Guard House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenal Gate Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Anell Foods Takeaway/sandwich shop | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
| Admiral Casino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 244 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Asunstick village kitchen Other catering premises | 258 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Bargain Mart Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
| Anglesea Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2023 |
| 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 The Guard House
What is The Guard House's food hygiene rating?
The Guard House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Greenwich Council on 3 December 2024.
Is The Guard House 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 Guard House last inspected?
The Guard House 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 The Guard House?
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 Guard House compare to other places in Greenwich?
79% of the 2,126 rated food businesses in Greenwich hold the top rating of 5, and The Guard House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Greenwich Council inspects The Guard House 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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Understanding this rating
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