Birchgrove Sidcup food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Bexley
Birchgrove Sidcup holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Birchgrove Sidcup was inspected on 13 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
88% of rated food businesses in Bexley score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Bexley ratings →
Address: Queensgate Apartments, 1 Frognal Avenue, Sidcup
How this rating has changed
Birchgrove Sidcup was re-inspected on 13 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 13 August 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Bexley
That puts Birchgrove Sidcup among the 1,145 places in Bexley holding top marks, 71% 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 | 1,145 | 71% | ← Birchgrove Sidcup | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 277 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 139 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 38 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 146 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 Birchgrove Sidcup 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 Birchgrove Sidcup, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avery Frognal House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| BP And M&S Simply Food Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Athletes Kitchen UK Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Benedict House Prep School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Bexley & Sidcup Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2024 |
| Baugh House Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2026 |
| Bexley Foodbank Reception Point At New Community Church Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2024 |
| Boyles' Bar Sidcup Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
Questions about Birchgrove Sidcup
What is Birchgrove Sidcup's food hygiene rating?
Birchgrove Sidcup has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bexley Council on 13 August 2026.
Is Birchgrove Sidcup 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Birchgrove Sidcup last inspected?
Birchgrove Sidcup was last inspected on 13 August 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bexley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Birchgrove Sidcup?
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 Birchgrove Sidcup compare to other places in Bexley?
71% of the 1,621 rated food businesses in Bexley hold the top rating of 5, and Birchgrove Sidcup is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bexley Council inspects Birchgrove Sidcup 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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Birchgrove Sidcup is one of 315 rated food businesses in Sidcup. See every hygiene rating in Sidcup →
Bexley inspects and rates 1,767 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Bexley →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.bexley.gov.uk
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