Accent Catering Services At Hurstmere Secondary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Bexley
Accent Catering Services At Hurstmere Secondary 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 4 September 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Hurstmere Secondary School, Hurst Road, Sidcup, DA15 9AW
How it compares in Bexley
That puts Accent Catering Services At Hurstmere Secondary 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% | ← Accent Catering Services At Hurstmere Secondary 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 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 Accent Catering Services At Hurstmere Secondary 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 Accent Catering Services At Hurstmere Secondary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bexley Manor Nursery School Caring Premises | 285 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2025 |
| Bexley Bears Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| 04.06.26Beijing Spring Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Blendon Pre-school At St. James Church Hall Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
| Bartlett Mitchell At Bird College Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Ambica News & Off Licence Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Albany Food Centre Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2024 |
| Albany Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
Questions about Accent Catering Services At Hurstmere Secondary School
What is Accent Catering Services At Hurstmere Secondary School's food hygiene rating?
Accent Catering Services At Hurstmere Secondary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bexley Council on 4 September 2024.
Is Accent Catering Services At Hurstmere Secondary 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 Accent Catering Services At Hurstmere Secondary School last inspected?
Accent Catering Services At Hurstmere Secondary School was last inspected on 4 September 2024, 22 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 Accent Catering Services At Hurstmere Secondary School?
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 Accent Catering Services At Hurstmere Secondary School compare to other places in Bexley?
71% of the 1,616 rated food businesses in Bexley hold the top rating of 5, and Accent Catering Services At Hurstmere Secondary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bexley Council inspects Accent Catering Services At Hurstmere Secondary 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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