Walnuts food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bexley
Walnuts holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 December 2025, 6 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: 188 Halfway Street, Sidcup, Kent, DA15 8DJ
How it compares in Bexley
That puts Walnuts 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% | ← Walnuts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Walnuts 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 Walnuts, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bexley Foodbank Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 July 2024 |
| Black Boy Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2024 |
| 3rd Royal Eltham Scout Group Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2023 |
| Avery Hill Youth Hub Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
| Alderwood Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| AL Chickone Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Ambica News & Off Licence Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Antalya Turkish Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
Questions about Walnuts
What is Walnuts's food hygiene rating?
Walnuts has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bexley Council on 22 December 2025.
Is Walnuts 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Walnuts last inspected?
Walnuts was last inspected on 22 December 2025, 6 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 Walnuts?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Walnuts compare to other places in Bexley?
72% of the 1,615 rated food businesses in Bexley hold the top rating of 5, and Walnuts is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bexley Council inspects Walnuts 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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