Heernus Kitchen African Restaurant food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bexley
Heernus Kitchen African Restaurant holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 8 May 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: 1 Waterside, Crayford, Dartford, DA1 4JJ
How it compares in Bexley
In Bexley, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Heernus Kitchen African Restaurant sits behind roughly 1,155 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,155 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 265 | 16% | ← Heernus Kitchen African Restaurant | |
| 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 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 Heernus Kitchen African Restaurant 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 Heernus Kitchen African Restaurant, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bear & Ragged Staff Pub/bar/nightclub | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2024 |
| Age UK Bexley Thursday Activity Day Caring Premises | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
| Boots The Chemist Retailers - other | 286 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2024 |
| Bexley Drinks And Food Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2024 |
| Barnehurst Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Bird In Hand Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Blue Star Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
Questions about Heernus Kitchen African Restaurant
What is Heernus Kitchen African Restaurant's food hygiene rating?
Heernus Kitchen African Restaurant has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bexley Council on 8 May 2024.
Is Heernus Kitchen African Restaurant 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Heernus Kitchen African Restaurant last inspected?
Heernus Kitchen African Restaurant was last inspected on 8 May 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 Heernus Kitchen African Restaurant?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Heernus Kitchen African Restaurant compare to other places in Bexley?
72% of the 1,615 rated food businesses in Bexley hold the top rating of 5, while Heernus Kitchen African Restaurant holds a 4. 265 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bexley Council inspects Heernus Kitchen African Restaurant 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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