Chestnuts Kiosk food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bexley
Chestnuts Kiosk holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 January 2025, 17 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: Lesnes Abbey Lodge, New Road, London, SE2 0AX
How it compares in Bexley
That puts Chestnuts Kiosk 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% | ← Chestnuts Kiosk | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Chestnuts Kiosk 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 Chestnuts Kiosk, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander McLeod Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Abbey Wood Nursery School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Bedonwell Junior School Breakfast & After School Clubs Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| Best-One Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2017 |
| Abbey Wood Community Centre Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Abbey Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Abbey Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Abbeywood village store Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
Questions about Chestnuts Kiosk
What is Chestnuts Kiosk's food hygiene rating?
Chestnuts Kiosk has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bexley Council on 23 January 2025.
Is Chestnuts Kiosk 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Chestnuts Kiosk last inspected?
Chestnuts Kiosk was last inspected on 23 January 2025, 17 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 Chestnuts Kiosk?
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 Chestnuts Kiosk compare to other places in Bexley?
71% of the 1,616 rated food businesses in Bexley hold the top rating of 5, and Chestnuts Kiosk is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bexley Council inspects Chestnuts Kiosk 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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