Bexley Winter Shelter Drop In Centre food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Bexley
Bexley Winter Shelter Drop In Centre holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business 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 1 December 2025, 7 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: Bexleyheath Sea Cadets Headquarters, Trinity Place, Bexleyheath, DA6 7AY
How it compares in Bexley
In Bexley, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Bexley Winter Shelter Drop In Centre 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% | ← Bexley Winter Shelter Drop In Centre | |
| 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 Bexley Winter Shelter Drop In Centre 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 Bexley Winter Shelter Drop In Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bexley And Lewisham Sea Cadets Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2024 |
| Arcadia Lounge Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Bexley Bears Preschool (Bexleyheath) Caring Premises | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2024 |
| Anzar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2024 |
| Bexley Express Retailers - other | 218 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Adelaide Care Centre Caring Premises | 222 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2026 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 265 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| 1st Bed Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 330 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2024 |
Questions about Bexley Winter Shelter Drop In Centre
What is Bexley Winter Shelter Drop In Centre's food hygiene rating?
Bexley Winter Shelter Drop In Centre has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bexley Council on 1 December 2025.
Is Bexley Winter Shelter Drop In Centre 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 business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bexley Winter Shelter Drop In Centre last inspected?
Bexley Winter Shelter Drop In Centre was last inspected on 1 December 2025, 7 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 Bexley Winter Shelter Drop In Centre?
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 Bexley Winter Shelter Drop In Centre compare to other places in Bexley?
72% of the 1,615 rated food businesses in Bexley hold the top rating of 5, while Bexley Winter Shelter Drop In Centre holds a 4. 265 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bexley Council inspects Bexley Winter Shelter Drop In Centre 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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