The Pollen Partnership At Benedict House Preparatory School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Bexley
The Pollen Partnership At Benedict House Preparatory 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 30 April 2026, 2 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: Benedict House Preparatory School, 1 - 5 Victoria Road, Sidcup, DA15 7HD
How it compares in Bexley
That puts The Pollen Partnership At Benedict House Preparatory School among the 1,155 places in Bexley holding top marks, 72% 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 | 1,155 | 72% | ← The Pollen Partnership At Benedict House Preparatory School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 265 | 16% | ||
| 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 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 The Pollen Partnership At Benedict House Preparatory 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 The Pollen Partnership At Benedict House Preparatory School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benedict House Prep School School/college/university | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Bexley & Sidcup Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2024 |
| Athletes Kitchen UK Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 264 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Bexley Foodbank Reception Point At New Community Church Retailers - other | 403 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2024 |
| Boyles' Bar Sidcup Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Aces Brunch Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2024 |
| Bartlett Mitchell At Bird College Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Ambica News & Off Licence Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
Questions about The Pollen Partnership At Benedict House Preparatory School
What is The Pollen Partnership At Benedict House Preparatory School's food hygiene rating?
The Pollen Partnership At Benedict House Preparatory School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bexley Council on 30 April 2026.
Is The Pollen Partnership At Benedict House Preparatory 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 The Pollen Partnership At Benedict House Preparatory School last inspected?
The Pollen Partnership At Benedict House Preparatory School was last inspected on 30 April 2026, 2 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 The Pollen Partnership At Benedict House Preparatory School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 The Pollen Partnership At Benedict House Preparatory School compare to other places in Bexley?
72% of the 1,615 rated food businesses in Bexley hold the top rating of 5, and The Pollen Partnership At Benedict House Preparatory School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bexley Council inspects The Pollen Partnership At Benedict House Preparatory 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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