B&K Low Cost Mini Market food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Lewisham
B&K Low Cost Mini Market holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the shop that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 5 August 2024, 23 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: 6 Bromley Hill, Bromley, BR1 4JX
How it compares in Lewisham
A 2 is rare: only 35 of 2,009 rated places in Lewisham score this low, about one in 57. By contrast 62% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,249 | 62% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 457 | 23% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 236 | 12% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 35 | 2% | ← B&K Low Cost Mini Market | |
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 449 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 Improvement necessary
- 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 B&K Low Cost Mini Market the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to B&K Low Cost Mini Market, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| After Hours Express Limited Takeaway/sandwich shop | 370 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| Beckenham Hill Nursery Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Banana Moon Day Nursery Bromley Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Amanda's Catering - Synagogue Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2024 |
Questions about B&K Low Cost Mini Market
What is B&K Low Cost Mini Market's food hygiene rating?
B&K Low Cost Mini Market has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Lewisham Council on 5 August 2024.
Is B&K Low Cost Mini Market safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was B&K Low Cost Mini Market last inspected?
B&K Low Cost Mini Market was last inspected on 5 August 2024, 23 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Lewisham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at B&K Low Cost Mini Market?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does B&K Low Cost Mini Market compare to other places in Lewisham?
62% of the 2,009 rated food businesses in Lewisham hold the top rating of 5, while B&K Low Cost Mini Market holds a 2. 35 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Lewisham Council inspects B&K Low Cost Mini Market 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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A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Lewisham, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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