James Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bromley
James Store holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This is a fresh result: James Store was inspected on 19 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 172 Croydon Road, Penge, London, SE20 7YZ
How it compares in Bromley
In Bromley, 77% of rated places manage a 5, so James Store sits behind roughly 1,661 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,661 | 77% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 297 | 14% | ← James Store | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 James Store 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 James Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anerley Team Ministry - Christ Church - TBB Food Bank Distributors/Transporters | 248 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2023 |
| Aldi Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 297 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2024 |
| Archangels Montessori Day Nursery Caring Premises | 359 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Anerley Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Anerley Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Asda Express / BP Service Station Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| Apex Kids Trinity House Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Achieve Together Ltd Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2023 |
Questions about James Store
What is James Store's food hygiene rating?
James Store has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bromley Council on 19 May 2026.
Is James Store safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was James Store last inspected?
James Store was last inspected on 19 May 2026, a month 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 James Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does James Store compare to other places in Bromley?
77% of the 2,144 rated food businesses in Bromley hold the top rating of 5, while James Store holds a 4. 297 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bromley Council inspects James Store 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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James Store is one of 193 rated food businesses in Penge. See every hygiene rating in Penge →
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