The Alexandra food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bromley
The Alexandra holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 September 2025, 9 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: The Alexandra 163 Parish Lane, Penge, London, SE20 7JH
How it compares in Bromley
That puts The Alexandra 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% | ← The Alexandra | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 297 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 155 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 310 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 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 The Alexandra 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 Alexandra, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Nurseries - Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Antonella's Cafe Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 217 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Anticoli Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 440 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2025 |
| Ayla Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2024 |
| Apex Kids Trinity House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| At Kent House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Angelina Care Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Archangels Montessori Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
Questions about The Alexandra
What is The Alexandra's food hygiene rating?
The Alexandra has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bromley Council on 18 September 2025.
Is The Alexandra 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Alexandra last inspected?
The Alexandra was last inspected on 18 September 2025, 9 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 The Alexandra?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 The Alexandra compare to other places in Bromley?
77% of the 2,145 rated food businesses in Bromley hold the top rating of 5, and The Alexandra is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bromley Council inspects The Alexandra 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
The Alexandra is one of 193 rated food businesses in Penge. See every hygiene rating in Penge →
Bromley inspects and rates 2,455 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Bromley →
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