Uncle Beef food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bexley
Uncle Beef 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 12 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: 16 Crayford High Street, Crayford, Dartford, DA1 4HG
How it compares in Bexley
That puts Uncle Beef among the 1,154 places in Bexley holding top marks, 71% 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 | 1,154 | 71% | ← Uncle Beef | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 267 | 17% | ||
| 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 150 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 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 Uncle Beef 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 Uncle Beef, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bear & Ragged Staff Pub/bar/nightclub | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2024 |
| Age UK Bexley Thursday Activity Day Caring Premises | 231 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
| Boots The Chemist Retailers - other | 327 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2024 |
| Bexley Drinks And Food Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2024 |
| Barnehurst Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Bird In Hand Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Bexley Brewery @ Bexley Farmers Market Mobile caterer | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2024 |
Questions about Uncle Beef
What is Uncle Beef's food hygiene rating?
Uncle Beef has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bexley Council on 12 February 2026.
Is Uncle Beef 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 Uncle Beef last inspected?
Uncle Beef was last inspected on 12 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 Uncle Beef?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Uncle Beef compare to other places in Bexley?
71% of the 1,616 rated food businesses in Bexley hold the top rating of 5, and Uncle Beef is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bexley Council inspects Uncle Beef 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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