Food hygiene ratings in Erith
There are 212 food businesses in Erith with a published hygiene rating, restaurants, takeaways, pubs, cafes, shops and school and care kitchens, all inspected by Bexley Council. A further 14 are awaiting a first inspection, or are exempt because they handle too little food to score.
Hygiene standards in Erith
71% of rated businesses in Erith hold the top score of 5, and 88% hold a 4 or better. 11 businesses score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
Across Bexley as a whole, 72% of rated food businesses hold a 5. Erith is in line with the borough.
| 5 out of 5 | 140 | 71% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 33 | 17% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 14 | 7% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 3% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 3% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
Lowest-rated places in Erith
| Business | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|
| Aglory Cash & Carry Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 1 August 2024 |
| Bright Futures Children's Care Ltd Caring Premises | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 12 September 2025 |
| Omo's Market Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 8 June 2026 |
| Starburger Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 6 May 2025 |
| Zion Tropical Food Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 17 January 2026 |
| Aafio Kenkey Market Erith Takeaway/sandwich shop | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 7 March 2026 |
| Anell Foods Retailers - other | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 27 February 2025 |
| Debash Cash & Carry Retailers - other | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 11 November 2024 |
| New Beijing City Takeaway/sandwich shop | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 28 January 2026 |
| Pizza2Night Takeaway/sandwich shop | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 3 February 2026 |
A low rating is not a closure order, the business is required to fix what the inspector found. What a low rating means →
Questions about food hygiene in Erith
How many food businesses in Erith have a hygiene rating?
212 food businesses in Erith have a published food hygiene rating, inspected by Bexley Council. 198 currently hold a score from 0 to 5.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in Erith?
71% of rated businesses in Erith hold a 5, the top score. A 5 is therefore the norm rather than a distinction, which is why anything lower is worth a second look.
Are there any badly rated places in Erith?
11 food businesses in Erith hold a rating of 2 or below, including 0 rated 0 and 5 rated 1. A low rating is not a closure order, the business is required to fix what the inspector found.
Who inspects food businesses in Erith?
Environmental health officers at Bexley Council carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the result.
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- Sidcup 314 places
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- Crayford 114 places
Food businesses in Erith
- Aafio Kenkey Market Erith 2 - Some improvement necessary
- Active Horizons 4 - Good
- Afishionados 5 - Very good
- African Choice Exempt
- Aglory Cash & Carry 1 - Major improvement necessary
- Ambient Support Limited - Brook Street 5 - Very good
- Anell Foods 2 - Some improvement necessary
- Angels Catering And Events 5 - Very good
- Apna Store 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Aroma Baristas 5 - Very good
- Bake & Go Exempt
- Basil's@ Re-Instate 5 - Very good
- Beijing Takeaway 5 - Very good
- Belmont Service Station / Londis 5 - Very good
- Bexley AC Tuck Shop 5 - Very good
- Bexley Fried Chicken 5 - Very good
- Bexley International Food Centre 4 - Good
- Beyond Boundaries Rise CIC Awaiting inspection
- Birling Fried Chicken 4 - Good
- BNN Mini Market 5 - Very good
- Breakfast Box 4 - Good
- Breakfast Club At St Paul's Slade Green Primary School 4 - Good
- Brewers Arms 5 - Very good
- Bright Futures Children's Care Ltd 1 - Major improvement necessary
- Budgens 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Cafeology 5 - Very good
- Canteen Of Ferndale Foods 5 - Very good
- Caterlink @ Bexley 5 - Very good
- Cherry Care Children's Home Eagle House 4 - Good
- Cherry Tree Kids Club At Belmont School 5 - Very good
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Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Towns are derived from the addresses each council publishes.