The Original Jerk Spot food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Bexley
The Original Jerk Spot holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 8 April 2026, 3 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: 22 Upper Wickham Lane, Welling, Kent, DA16 3HE
How it compares in Bexley
In Bexley, 71% of rated places manage a 5, so The Original Jerk Spot sits behind roughly 1,154 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,154 | 71% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 267 | 17% | ← The Original Jerk Spot | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 The Original Jerk Spot 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 The Original Jerk Spot, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bar 54 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 284 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Achieve Together Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Al-Rathai Thai Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Antalya Turkish Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Anchor Service Station Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2024 |
Questions about The Original Jerk Spot
What is The Original Jerk Spot's food hygiene rating?
The Original Jerk Spot has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bexley Council on 8 April 2026.
Is The Original Jerk Spot 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Original Jerk Spot last inspected?
The Original Jerk Spot was last inspected on 8 April 2026, 3 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 The Original Jerk Spot?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Original Jerk Spot compare to other places in Bexley?
71% of the 1,616 rated food businesses in Bexley hold the top rating of 5, while The Original Jerk Spot holds a 4. 267 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bexley Council inspects The Original Jerk Spot 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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