Village Wines food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bexley
Village Wines 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
The rating dates from 30 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 6 Mill Row, Bexley High Street, Bexley, DA5 1LA
How it compares in Bexley
That puts Village Wines 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% | ← Village Wines | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Village Wines 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 Village Wines, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bexley Charcoal Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| Bakers Of Bexley Retailers - other | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2022 |
| Bexley Express Retailers - other | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2023 |
| Bexley Country Markets Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 233 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2024 |
| Bexley Community Library With Inspire Community Trust Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 342 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| Bexley Bites Mobile caterer | 342 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Bexley United Reformed Church Other catering premises | 411 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2024 |
| Bexley Lawn Tennis & Squash Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
Questions about Village Wines
What is Village Wines's food hygiene rating?
Village Wines has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bexley Council on 30 May 2024.
Is Village Wines 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 Village Wines last inspected?
Village Wines was last inspected on 30 May 2024, more than 2 years 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 Village Wines?
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 Village Wines compare to other places in Bexley?
72% of the 1,615 rated food businesses in Bexley hold the top rating of 5, and Village Wines is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bexley Council inspects Village Wines 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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