The Real Ale Way food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bromley
The Real Ale Way 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 21 January 2025, 17 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 55 Station Approach, Hayes, Bromley, BR2 7EB
How it compares in Bromley
That puts The Real Ale Way 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 Real Ale Way | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Real Ale Way 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 Real Ale Way, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams Hall - Glebe Housing Association Ltd Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Bonding School Nurseries Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2024 |
| Bella Napoli Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Brass and Bloom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Bites N Melts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| Baobab Mobile caterer | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2025 |
| Bird In Hand Seafood Mobile caterer | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
| Bird In The Hand Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2025 |
Questions about The Real Ale Way
What is The Real Ale Way's food hygiene rating?
The Real Ale Way has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bromley Council on 21 January 2025.
Is The Real Ale Way 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 Real Ale Way last inspected?
The Real Ale Way was last inspected on 21 January 2025, 17 months 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 Real Ale Way?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Real Ale Way compare to other places in Bromley?
77% of the 2,144 rated food businesses in Bromley hold the top rating of 5, and The Real Ale Way is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bromley Council inspects The Real Ale Way 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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