Nela's Cafe food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Bexley
Nela's Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 November 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 116 Maidstone Road, Sidcup, Kent, DA14 5HS
How it compares in Bexley
That puts Nela's Cafe among the 1,154 places in Bexley holding top marks, 71% 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 | 1,154 | 71% | ← Nela's Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 267 | 17% | ||
| 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Nela's Cafe 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 Nela's Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bengal Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| Booker Wholesale Distributors/Transporters | 333 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Baugh House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Bedensfield Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| All A-Board Day Nursery & Tiny Town Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| Avery Frognal House Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| Breakfast Club At Cleeve Meadow School Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Breakfast Club At Cleeve Park School Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
Questions about Nela's Cafe
What is Nela's Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Nela's Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bexley Council on 14 November 2024.
Is Nela's Cafe 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Nela's Cafe last inspected?
Nela's Cafe was last inspected on 14 November 2024, 20 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 Nela's Cafe?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Nela's Cafe compare to other places in Bexley?
71% of the 1,616 rated food businesses in Bexley hold the top rating of 5, and Nela's Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bexley Council inspects Nela's Cafe 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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