Independent Catering At Bedonwell Junior And Infant School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Bexley
Independent Catering At Bedonwell Junior And Infant School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 March 2025, 16 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: Bedonwell Junior School, Bedonwell Road, Belvedere, DA17 5PF
How it compares in Bexley
That puts Independent Catering At Bedonwell Junior And Infant School among the 1,154 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 | 1,154 | 71% | ← Independent Catering At Bedonwell Junior And Infant School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 267 | 17% | ||
| 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 150 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Independent Catering At Bedonwell Junior And Infant School 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 Independent Catering At Bedonwell Junior And Infant School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedonwell Junior School Breakfast & After School Clubs Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| Belvedere Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2024 |
| Best-One Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2017 |
| Albury Nursery Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2024 |
| Abbey Wood Community Centre Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Abbey Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Abbey Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Abbeywood village store Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
Questions about Independent Catering At Bedonwell Junior And Infant School
What is Independent Catering At Bedonwell Junior And Infant School's food hygiene rating?
Independent Catering At Bedonwell Junior And Infant School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bexley Council on 5 March 2025.
Is Independent Catering At Bedonwell Junior And Infant School 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Independent Catering At Bedonwell Junior And Infant School last inspected?
Independent Catering At Bedonwell Junior And Infant School was last inspected on 5 March 2025, 16 months 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 Independent Catering At Bedonwell Junior And Infant School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Independent Catering At Bedonwell Junior And Infant School compare to other places in Bexley?
71% of the 1,616 rated food businesses in Bexley hold the top rating of 5, and Independent Catering At Bedonwell Junior And Infant School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bexley Council inspects Independent Catering At Bedonwell Junior And Infant School 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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