The Local Asian Veg & Groceries Off Licence food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bexley
The Local Asian Veg & Groceries Off Licence 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 15 March 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: 161 Blendon Road, Bexley, Kent, DA5 1BT
How it compares in Bexley
In Bexley, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so The Local Asian Veg & Groceries Off Licence 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% | ← The Local Asian Veg & Groceries Off Licence | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Local Asian Veg & Groceries Off Licence 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 Local Asian Veg & Groceries Off Licence, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BFC International Food Centre Retailers - other | 428 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 August 2023 |
| Bexleyheath Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2017 |
| Anchor Pub Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Bexley Manor Nursery School Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2025 |
| Bexleyheath & District Club For The Disabled Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2024 |
| Bexley Bears Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Accent Catering Services At Hurstmere Secondary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
| Al-Rathai Thai Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
Questions about The Local Asian Veg & Groceries Off Licence
What is The Local Asian Veg & Groceries Off Licence's food hygiene rating?
The Local Asian Veg & Groceries Off Licence has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bexley Council on 15 March 2024.
Is The Local Asian Veg & Groceries Off Licence 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 The Local Asian Veg & Groceries Off Licence last inspected?
The Local Asian Veg & Groceries Off Licence was last inspected on 15 March 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 The Local Asian Veg & Groceries Off Licence?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Local Asian Veg & Groceries Off Licence compare to other places in Bexley?
72% of the 1,615 rated food businesses in Bexley hold the top rating of 5, while The Local Asian Veg & Groceries Off Licence holds a 4. 265 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bexley Council inspects The Local Asian Veg & Groceries Off Licence 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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