EML Foods food hygiene rating
Distributors/Transporters · Bexley
EML Foods holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The distributor met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 19 March 2026, 3 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: Unit 25 And 26, Elbourne Trading Estate, Crabtree Manorway South, DA17 6AW
How it compares in Bexley
In Bexley, 71% of rated places manage a 5, so EML Foods sits behind roughly 1,421 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,154 | 71% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 267 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 140 | 9% | ← EML Foods | |
| 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 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 EML Foods 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 EML Foods, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belvedere Community Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| Belvedere Local Retailers - other | 343 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Asda Superstore Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 365 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2024 |
| Belvedere Kebab & Pizzas Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Belvedere News Food And Wine Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2024 |
| Belvedere North Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| Belvedere Working Men's Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2024 |
| Basil's@ Re-Instate Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
Questions about EML Foods
What is EML Foods's food hygiene rating?
EML Foods has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Bexley Council on 19 March 2026.
Is EML Foods safe to eat at?
A 3 means the distributor met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was EML Foods last inspected?
EML Foods was last inspected on 19 March 2026, 3 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 EML Foods?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does EML Foods compare to other places in Bexley?
71% of the 1,616 rated food businesses in Bexley hold the top rating of 5, while EML Foods holds a 3. 140 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bexley Council inspects EML Foods 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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