Ocean City Swallow food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Bexley
Ocean City Swallow holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 9 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: 7 Falconwood Parade, Welling, Kent, DA16 2PL
How it compares in Bexley
In Bexley, 71% of rated places manage a 5, so Ocean City Swallow sits behind roughly 1,421 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,154 | 71% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 267 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 140 | 9% | ← Ocean City Swallow | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Ocean City Swallow 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 Ocean City Swallow, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Achieve Together Caring Premises | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Antalya Turkish Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Al-Rathai Thai Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Alderwood Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Anchor Service Station Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2024 |
| Avery Hill Youth Hub Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
| Bar 54 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| AL Chickone Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
Questions about Ocean City Swallow
What is Ocean City Swallow's food hygiene rating?
Ocean City Swallow has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Bexley Council on 9 February 2026.
Is Ocean City Swallow safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Ocean City Swallow last inspected?
Ocean City Swallow was last inspected on 9 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 Ocean City Swallow?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ocean City Swallow compare to other places in Bexley?
71% of the 1,616 rated food businesses in Bexley hold the top rating of 5, while Ocean City Swallow holds a 3. 140 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bexley Council inspects Ocean City Swallow 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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