Thamesmead Social food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bexley
Thamesmead Social 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 2 February 2026, 5 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: Lakeside Complex, 2 Bazalgette Way, London, SE2 9AN
How it compares in Bexley
That puts Thamesmead Social 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% | ← Thamesmead Social | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Thamesmead Social 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 Thamesmead Social, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arnott Close Post Office Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Abbey's Premier Store Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Boxgrove Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
| Bishop John Robinson Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Abbey Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Abbeywood village store Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| Abbey Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
Questions about Thamesmead Social
What is Thamesmead Social's food hygiene rating?
Thamesmead Social has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bexley Council on 2 February 2026.
Is Thamesmead Social 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 Thamesmead Social last inspected?
Thamesmead Social was last inspected on 2 February 2026, 5 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 Thamesmead Social?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Thamesmead Social compare to other places in Bexley?
71% of the 1,616 rated food businesses in Bexley hold the top rating of 5, and Thamesmead Social is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bexley Council inspects Thamesmead Social 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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