The Pantry @ Old Bexley CE Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Bexley
The Pantry @ Old Bexley CE Primary School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 November 2024, 19 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: Old Bexley C Of E Primary School, Hurst Road, Bexley, DA5 3JR
How it compares in Bexley
That puts The Pantry @ Old Bexley CE Primary School among the 1,155 places in Bexley holding top marks, 72% 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 | 1,155 | 72% | ← The Pantry @ Old Bexley CE Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 265 | 16% | ||
| 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 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 The Pantry @ Old Bexley CE Primary School 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 Pantry @ Old Bexley CE Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bexley Cricket Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2023 |
| Albany Park Baptist Church Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| Bexley United Reformed Church Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2024 |
| Bexley Country Markets Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2024 |
| Anchor Pub Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Bakers Of Bexley Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2022 |
| Bexley Express Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2023 |
| Albany Food Centre Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2024 |
Questions about The Pantry @ Old Bexley CE Primary School
What is The Pantry @ Old Bexley CE Primary School's food hygiene rating?
The Pantry @ Old Bexley CE Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bexley Council on 15 November 2024.
Is The Pantry @ Old Bexley CE Primary School 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Pantry @ Old Bexley CE Primary School last inspected?
The Pantry @ Old Bexley CE Primary School was last inspected on 15 November 2024, 19 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 The Pantry @ Old Bexley CE Primary School?
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 The Pantry @ Old Bexley CE Primary School compare to other places in Bexley?
72% of the 1,615 rated food businesses in Bexley hold the top rating of 5, and The Pantry @ Old Bexley CE Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bexley Council inspects The Pantry @ Old Bexley CE Primary School 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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