Brookes food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bromley
Brookes holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 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: 137 High Street, Farnborough, Orpington, BR6 7AZ
How it compares in Bromley
That puts Brookes 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% | ← Brookes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 297 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 154 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 311 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 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 Brookes 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 Brookes, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farnborough Village Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Farnborough Sports Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 313 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2024 |
| Farrowfields Childcare School/college/university | 313 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Crescent Kebab Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Darrick Wood Infant School Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Darrick Wood Junior School Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Darrick Wood Secondary School - Independent Catering Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Brothers Bakery Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
Questions about Brookes
What is Brookes's food hygiene rating?
Brookes has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bromley Council on 30 July 2025.
Is Brookes 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Brookes last inspected?
Brookes was last inspected on 30 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 Brookes?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Brookes compare to other places in Bromley?
77% of the 2,144 rated food businesses in Bromley hold the top rating of 5, and Brookes is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bromley Council inspects Brookes 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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