The Fen Chinese Take Away food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Bexley
The Fen Chinese Take Away 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 21 November 2024, 19 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: 227 Blackfen Road, Sidcup, Kent, DA15 8PR
How it compares in Bexley
In Bexley, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so The Fen Chinese Take Away sits behind roughly 1,155 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,155 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 265 | 16% | ← The Fen Chinese Take Away | |
| 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 151 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 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 Fen Chinese Take Away 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 Fen Chinese Take Away, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antalya Turkish Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Al-Rathai Thai Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 233 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| AL Chickone Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Achieve Together Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Bexley Deaf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| Alderwood Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Avery Hill Youth Hub Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
| Bar 54 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
Questions about The Fen Chinese Take Away
What is The Fen Chinese Take Away's food hygiene rating?
The Fen Chinese Take Away has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bexley Council on 21 November 2024.
Is The Fen Chinese Take Away 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 Fen Chinese Take Away last inspected?
The Fen Chinese Take Away was last inspected on 21 November 2024, 19 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 Fen Chinese Take Away?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Fen Chinese Take Away compare to other places in Bexley?
72% of the 1,615 rated food businesses in Bexley hold the top rating of 5, while The Fen Chinese Take Away holds a 4. 265 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bexley Council inspects The Fen Chinese Take Away 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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