Il Vesuvio food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bexley
Il Vesuvio holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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: Il Vesuvio was inspected on 12 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 3 Royal Oak Road, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA6 7AD
How it compares in Bexley
In Bexley, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Il Vesuvio sits behind roughly 1,155 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,155 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 265 | 16% | ← Il Vesuvio | |
| 3 out of 5 | 140 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 36 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 151 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 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 Il Vesuvio 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 Il Vesuvio, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Bexleyheath Boys Brigade And Girls Association Other catering premises | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Bexley Express Retailers - other | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Anzar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 234 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2024 |
| Bakers And Baristas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Alli Bhavan Retailers - other | 317 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2026 |
| 1st Bed Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 392 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2024 |
| Bexley And Lewisham Sea Cadets Other catering premises | 395 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2024 |
Questions about Il Vesuvio
What is Il Vesuvio's food hygiene rating?
Il Vesuvio has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bexley Council on 12 May 2026.
Is Il Vesuvio 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Il Vesuvio last inspected?
Il Vesuvio was last inspected on 12 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bexley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Il Vesuvio?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Il Vesuvio compare to other places in Bexley?
72% of the 1,615 rated food businesses in Bexley hold the top rating of 5, while Il Vesuvio holds a 4. 265 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bexley Council inspects Il Vesuvio 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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