The Fold food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bexley
The Fold holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 March 2026, 4 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: 19 Sidcup High Street, Sidcup, Kent, DA14 6EN
How it compares in Bexley
That puts The Fold 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% | ← The Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Fold 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 Fold, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aces Brunch Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2024 |
| Athletes Kitchen UK Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 389 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Bexley & Sidcup Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 400 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2024 |
| Benedict House Prep School School/college/university | 400 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Bexley Foodbank Reception Point At New Community Church Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2024 |
| 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 |
| Boyles' Bar Sidcup Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
Questions about The Fold
What is The Fold's food hygiene rating?
The Fold has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bexley Council on 5 March 2026.
Is The Fold 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Fold last inspected?
The Fold was last inspected on 5 March 2026, 4 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 Fold?
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 The Fold compare to other places in Bexley?
71% of the 1,616 rated food businesses in Bexley hold the top rating of 5, and The Fold is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bexley Council inspects The Fold 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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