Babas Kebab House food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bexley
Babas Kebab House 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 29 April 2025, 14 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: 264 Sherwood Park Avenue, Sidcup, Kent, DA15 9JN
How it compares in Bexley
In Bexley, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Babas Kebab House 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% | ← Babas Kebab House | |
| 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 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 Babas Kebab House 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 Babas Kebab House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bexley Manor Nursery School Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2025 |
| Accent Catering Services At Hurstmere Secondary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
| Bexley Bears Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Al-Rathai Thai Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Anchor Pub Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| AL Chickone Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Bexleyheath & District Club For The Disabled Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2024 |
| Bexley Grammar School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2024 |
Questions about Babas Kebab House
What is Babas Kebab House's food hygiene rating?
Babas Kebab House has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bexley Council on 29 April 2025.
Is Babas Kebab House 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 Babas Kebab House last inspected?
Babas Kebab House was last inspected on 29 April 2025, 14 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 Babas Kebab House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Babas Kebab House compare to other places in Bexley?
72% of the 1,615 rated food businesses in Bexley hold the top rating of 5, while Babas Kebab House holds a 4. 265 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bexley Council inspects Babas Kebab House 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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