MJ Convenience Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bexley
MJ Convenience Store holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 5 June 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: 129 - 131 Birling Road, Erith, Kent, DA8 3HY
How it compares in Bexley
In Bexley, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so MJ Convenience Store sits behind roughly 1,155 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,155 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 265 | 16% | ← MJ Convenience Store | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 MJ Convenience Store 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 MJ Convenience Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bexley Snap Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| Afishionados Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
| Beijing Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Angels Catering And Events Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Aroma Baristas Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2023 |
| Bexley Fried Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Ambient Support Limited - Brook Street Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| BNN Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2024 |
Questions about MJ Convenience Store
What is MJ Convenience Store's food hygiene rating?
MJ Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bexley Council on 5 June 2024.
Is MJ Convenience Store safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was MJ Convenience Store last inspected?
MJ Convenience Store was last inspected on 5 June 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 MJ Convenience Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does MJ Convenience Store compare to other places in Bexley?
72% of the 1,615 rated food businesses in Bexley hold the top rating of 5, while MJ Convenience Store holds a 4. 265 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bexley Council inspects MJ Convenience Store 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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