Bar 54 food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bexley
Bar 54 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 13 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: 54 Welling High Street, Welling, Kent, DA16 1TQ
How it compares in Bexley
That puts Bar 54 among the 1,155 places in Bexley holding top marks, 72% 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 | 1,155 | 72% | ← Bar 54 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 265 | 16% | ||
| 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 Very 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 Bar 54 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 Bar 54, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Achieve Together Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Al-Rathai Thai Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Antalya Turkish Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 January 2026 |
Questions about Bar 54
What is Bar 54's food hygiene rating?
Bar 54 has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bexley Council on 13 March 2026.
Is Bar 54 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 Bar 54 last inspected?
Bar 54 was last inspected on 13 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 Bar 54?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Bar 54 compare to other places in Bexley?
72% of the 1,615 rated food businesses in Bexley hold the top rating of 5, and Bar 54 is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bexley Council inspects Bar 54 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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