Local Mini Market food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bexley
Local Mini Market 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 24 August 2023, 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: 85 Barnehurst Road, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA7 6HD
How it compares in Bexley
In Bexley, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Local Mini Market 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% | ← Local Mini Market | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Local Mini Market 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 Local Mini Market, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baked By Sam Retailers - other | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| Big Daddy's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| Benji's Bubble Tea And Waffles Takeaway/sandwich shop | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
| Barnehurst One Stop Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2026 |
| Bakers Twist Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2024 |
| Ambient Support Limited - Brook Street Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Abi Express Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| Belmont Service Station / Londis Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
Questions about Local Mini Market
What is Local Mini Market's food hygiene rating?
Local Mini Market has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bexley Council on 24 August 2023.
Is Local Mini Market 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 Local Mini Market last inspected?
Local Mini Market was last inspected on 24 August 2023, 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 Local Mini Market?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Local Mini Market compare to other places in Bexley?
72% of the 1,615 rated food businesses in Bexley hold the top rating of 5, while Local Mini Market holds a 4. 265 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bexley Council inspects Local Mini Market 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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