The Volunteer Pub food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bexley
The Volunteer Pub holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 9 February 2026, 5 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: The Volunteer Public House, 46 Church Road, Bexleyheath, DA7 4DQ
How it compares in Bexley
In Bexley, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so The Volunteer Pub sits behind roughly 1,420 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,155 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 265 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 140 | 9% | ← The Volunteer Pub | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Volunteer Pub 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 Volunteer Pub, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adelaide Care Centre Caring Premises | 220 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2026 |
| Bexley And Lewisham Sea Cadets Other catering premises | 277 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2024 |
| Bexley Bears Preschool (Bexleyheath) Caring Premises | 307 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2024 |
| Arcadia Lounge Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 352 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Bexley Community Pantry Retailers - other | 398 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Anzar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 438 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2024 |
| Bexley Express Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
Questions about The Volunteer Pub
What is The Volunteer Pub's food hygiene rating?
The Volunteer Pub has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Bexley Council on 9 February 2026.
Is The Volunteer Pub safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Volunteer Pub last inspected?
The Volunteer Pub was last inspected on 9 February 2026, 5 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 Volunteer Pub?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Volunteer Pub compare to other places in Bexley?
72% of the 1,615 rated food businesses in Bexley hold the top rating of 5, while The Volunteer Pub holds a 3. 140 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bexley Council inspects The Volunteer Pub 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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