Selin's Charcoal Kebab House food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Bexley
Selin's Charcoal Kebab House 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 7 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: 89 Main Road, Sidcup, Kent, DA14 6ND
How it compares in Bexley
In Bexley, 71% of rated places manage a 5, so Selin's Charcoal Kebab House 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% | ← Selin's Charcoal Kebab House | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety 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 Selin's Charcoal Kebab House 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 Selin's Charcoal Kebab House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athletes Kitchen UK Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 20 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Benedict House Prep School School/college/university | 174 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Bexley & Sidcup Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 174 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2024 |
| Aces Brunch Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 422 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2024 |
| Bexley Foodbank Reception Point At New Community Church Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2024 |
| Boyles' Bar Sidcup Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Bartlett Mitchell At Bird College Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Birchgrove Sidcup Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
Questions about Selin's Charcoal Kebab House
What is Selin's Charcoal Kebab House's food hygiene rating?
Selin's Charcoal Kebab House has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bexley Council on 7 February 2026.
Is Selin's Charcoal Kebab House 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 Selin's Charcoal Kebab House last inspected?
Selin's Charcoal Kebab House was last inspected on 7 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 Selin's Charcoal Kebab House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Selin's Charcoal Kebab House compare to other places in Bexley?
71% of the 1,616 rated food businesses in Bexley hold the top rating of 5, while Selin's Charcoal Kebab House holds a 4. 267 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bexley Council inspects Selin's Charcoal Kebab House 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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