Nicholas James Of Locksbottom food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bromley
Nicholas James Of Locksbottom holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 13 August 2025, 11 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: 364 Crofton Road, Orpington, BR6 8NN
How it compares in Bromley
In Bromley, 77% of rated places manage a 5, so Nicholas James Of Locksbottom sits behind roughly 1,958 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,661 | 77% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 297 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 154 | 7% | ← Nicholas James Of Locksbottom | |
| 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 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 Nicholas James Of Locksbottom 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 Nicholas James Of Locksbottom, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cyprianis Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 15 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 23 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2026 |
| BP & M&S Simply Food Retailers - other | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Bobo's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2024 |
| Black Horse Pub/bar/nightclub | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2024 |
| Darrick Wood Infant School Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Darrick Wood Junior School Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Darrick Wood Secondary School - Independent Catering Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
Questions about Nicholas James Of Locksbottom
What is Nicholas James Of Locksbottom's food hygiene rating?
Nicholas James Of Locksbottom has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Bromley Council on 13 August 2025.
Is Nicholas James Of Locksbottom safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Nicholas James Of Locksbottom last inspected?
Nicholas James Of Locksbottom was last inspected on 13 August 2025, 11 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 Nicholas James Of Locksbottom?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Nicholas James Of Locksbottom compare to other places in Bromley?
77% of the 2,144 rated food businesses in Bromley hold the top rating of 5, while Nicholas James Of Locksbottom holds a 3. 154 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bromley Council inspects Nicholas James Of Locksbottom 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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