The Douglas Fir food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bromley
The Douglas Fir 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 27 November 2023, 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: 144 Anerley Road, Penge, London, SE20 8DL
How it compares in Bromley
That puts The Douglas Fir among the 1,661 places in Bromley holding top marks, 77% 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 | 1,661 | 77% | ← The Douglas Fir | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 297 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 154 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 311 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 The Douglas Fir 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 Douglas Fir, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arin Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Asda Express / BP Service Station Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 242 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| Anerley Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Anerley Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| 56 Westow Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2025 |
| Admiral Casino Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2022 |
| Alistairs American Diner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| Antenna Studios Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2018 |
Questions about The Douglas Fir
What is The Douglas Fir's food hygiene rating?
The Douglas Fir has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bromley Council on 27 November 2023.
Is The Douglas Fir 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 Douglas Fir last inspected?
The Douglas Fir was last inspected on 27 November 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bromley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Douglas Fir?
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 The Douglas Fir compare to other places in Bromley?
77% of the 2,144 rated food businesses in Bromley hold the top rating of 5, and The Douglas Fir is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bromley Council inspects The Douglas Fir 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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The Douglas Fir is one of 193 rated food businesses in Penge. See every hygiene rating in Penge →
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