Taste of China

4
Good
Inspected: 2025-02-25

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
10
Confidence in Management
5

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

Taste of China is a takeaway/sandwich shop located at 4 Plumstead High Street, Plumstead, Greenwich, SE18 1SN, in the Greenwich local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 25 February 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 4 (Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 10 — good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Greenwich oversees 2,322 registered food businesses, of which 85% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Greenwich is 4.7 out of 5. As a takeaway or sandwich shop, this business is assessed on food preparation practices, packaging hygiene, temperature control during storage and delivery, and the cleanliness of preparation areas. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years. Businesses that are not satisfied with their rating can request a re-inspection from their local authority or apply for a right to reply, which is published alongside the rating on the FSA website.

Details

Business Type
Takeaway/sandwich shop
Address
4 Plumstead High Street, Plumstead, Greenwich
Postcode
SE18 1SN
Local Authority
Greenwich
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1215200

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Taste of China?

Taste of China has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5, as assessed by Greenwich.

What does a food hygiene rating of 4 mean for a takeaway/sandwich shop?

A rating of 4 means hygiene standards are good, with only minor issues found during the inspection. The business meets the required standards across all three inspection categories, though some small improvements may be suggested.

When was Taste of China last inspected?

Taste of China was last inspected on 2025-02-25. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

How can Taste of China improve its rating?

Businesses can improve their food hygiene rating by addressing the issues identified in their inspection report. Common areas for improvement include better temperature control, improved cleaning schedules, and stronger documentation of food safety procedures. Businesses can request a re-inspection from their local authority once improvements have been made, or apply for a right to reply.

Where is Taste of China located?

Taste of China is located at 4 Plumstead High Street, Plumstead, Greenwich , SE18 1SN, in the Greenwich local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the SE18 postcode area.