Elderberries Vintage Tea Rooms food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Bexley
Elderberries Vintage Tea Rooms holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 September 2025, 10 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: Baldwyns Park Baptist Church, Dartford Road, Bexley, DA5 2AY
How it compares in Bexley
That puts Elderberries Vintage Tea Rooms 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% | ← Elderberries Vintage Tea Rooms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Elderberries Vintage Tea Rooms 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 Elderberries Vintage Tea Rooms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baldwyn's Park Nursery At Baldwyn's Park Baptist Church Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Bexley Wines Retailers - other | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 November 2020 |
| Acorns Early Years Centre Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Bexley Bites Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Bexley Charcoal Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| Bakers Of Bexley Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2022 |
| Bexley Express Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2023 |
| Bexley Community Library With Inspire Community Trust Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
Questions about Elderberries Vintage Tea Rooms
What is Elderberries Vintage Tea Rooms's food hygiene rating?
Elderberries Vintage Tea Rooms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bexley Council on 12 September 2025.
Is Elderberries Vintage Tea Rooms 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Elderberries Vintage Tea Rooms last inspected?
Elderberries Vintage Tea Rooms was last inspected on 12 September 2025, 10 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 Elderberries Vintage Tea Rooms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Elderberries Vintage Tea Rooms compare to other places in Bexley?
72% of the 1,615 rated food businesses in Bexley hold the top rating of 5, and Elderberries Vintage Tea Rooms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bexley Council inspects Elderberries Vintage Tea Rooms 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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