Orpington Express food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bromley
Orpington Express 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 22 July 2025, 11 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: Orpington Railway Station Station Approach, Orpington, BR6 0SX
How it compares in Bromley
That puts Orpington Express among the 1,661 places in Bromley holding top marks, 77% 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 | 1,661 | 77% | ← Orpington Express | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 297 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 155 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 310 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 Orpington Express 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 Orpington Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Britkong Shop Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Chicken Cottage Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Cakes & Bakes Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Ephesus Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Caffe Tea Tree Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
Questions about Orpington Express
What is Orpington Express's food hygiene rating?
Orpington Express has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bromley Council on 22 July 2025.
Is Orpington Express 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 Orpington Express last inspected?
Orpington Express was last inspected on 22 July 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bromley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Orpington Express?
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 Orpington Express compare to other places in Bromley?
77% of the 2,145 rated food businesses in Bromley hold the top rating of 5, and Orpington Express is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bromley Council inspects Orpington Express 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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