Bexley International Food Centre food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bexley
Bexley International Food Centre holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 7 February 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 252 Bexley Road, Erith, Kent, DA8 3HB
How it compares in Bexley
In Bexley, 71% of rated places manage a 5, so Bexley International Food Centre sits behind roughly 1,154 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,154 | 71% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 267 | 17% | ← Bexley International Food Centre | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Bexley International Food Centre 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 Bexley International Food Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bexley Fried Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Ambient Support Limited - Brook Street Caring Premises | 183 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Belmont Service Station / Londis Retailers - other | 377 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| BNN Mini Market Retailers - other | 431 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2024 |
| Bexley Snap Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| Big Daddy's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| Baked By Sam Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| Benji's Bubble Tea And Waffles Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
Questions about Bexley International Food Centre
What is Bexley International Food Centre's food hygiene rating?
Bexley International Food Centre has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bexley Council on 7 February 2024.
Is Bexley International Food Centre safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bexley International Food Centre last inspected?
Bexley International Food Centre was last inspected on 7 February 2024, more than 2 years 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 Bexley International Food Centre?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bexley International Food Centre compare to other places in Bexley?
71% of the 1,616 rated food businesses in Bexley hold the top rating of 5, while Bexley International Food Centre holds a 4. 267 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bexley Council inspects Bexley International Food Centre 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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