Holroyd Howe At West Lodge School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Bexley
Holroyd Howe At West Lodge School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 September 2025, 10 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: West Lodge School, 36 Station Road, Sidcup, DA15 7DU
How it compares in Bexley
That puts Holroyd Howe At West Lodge School 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% | ← Holroyd Howe At West Lodge School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Holroyd Howe At West Lodge School 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 Holroyd Howe At West Lodge School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bexley Foodbank Reception Point At New Community Church Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2024 |
| Bartlett Mitchell At Bird College Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 256 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Bexley & Sidcup Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 432 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2024 |
| Benedict House Prep School School/college/university | 432 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Ambica News & Off Licence Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Athletes Kitchen UK Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Aces Brunch Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2024 |
| Accent Catering Services At Hurstmere Secondary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
Questions about Holroyd Howe At West Lodge School
What is Holroyd Howe At West Lodge School's food hygiene rating?
Holroyd Howe At West Lodge School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bexley Council on 10 September 2025.
Is Holroyd Howe At West Lodge School 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Holroyd Howe At West Lodge School last inspected?
Holroyd Howe At West Lodge School was last inspected on 10 September 2025, 10 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 Holroyd Howe At West Lodge School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Holroyd Howe At West Lodge School compare to other places in Bexley?
71% of the 1,616 rated food businesses in Bexley hold the top rating of 5, and Holroyd Howe At West Lodge School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bexley Council inspects Holroyd Howe At West Lodge School 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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