Biggin Hill News and Post Office food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bromley
Biggin Hill News and Post Office holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Biggin Hill News and Post Office was inspected on 19 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Unit 8 160 - 166 Main Road, Biggin Hill, TN16 3BA
How it compares in Bromley
That puts Biggin Hill News and Post Office among the 1,661 places in Bromley holding top marks, 77% 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 | 1,661 | 77% | ← Biggin Hill News and Post Office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 297 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 154 | 7% | ||
| 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 Very 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 Biggin Hill News and Post Office 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 Biggin Hill News and Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flames Kebab Of Biggin Hill Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| Jacobs Ladder Butchery Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Biggin Hill Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 30 April 2025 |
| Spitfire Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| Jade Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| The Original Factory Shop Retailers - other | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 February 2024 |
| Sushi Daily - Biggin Hill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Waitrose Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
Questions about Biggin Hill News and Post Office
What is Biggin Hill News and Post Office's food hygiene rating?
Biggin Hill News and Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bromley Council on 19 May 2026.
Is Biggin Hill News and Post Office 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Biggin Hill News and Post Office last inspected?
Biggin Hill News and Post Office was last inspected on 19 May 2026, a month 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 Biggin Hill News and Post Office?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Biggin Hill News and Post Office compare to other places in Bromley?
77% of the 2,144 rated food businesses in Bromley hold the top rating of 5, and Biggin Hill News and Post Office is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bromley Council inspects Biggin Hill News and Post Office 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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