MHS Retail food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bexley
MHS Retail 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 30 March 2026, 3 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: 20 Bellegrove Road, Welling, Kent, DA16 3PU
How it compares in Bexley
A 2 is rare: only 36 of 1,615 rated places in Bexley score this low, about one in 45. By contrast 72% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,155 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 265 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 140 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 36 | 2% | ← MHS Retail | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 MHS Retail 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 MHS Retail, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bar 54 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 414 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Achieve Together Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Al-Rathai Thai Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Antalya Turkish Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Anchor Service Station Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2024 |
Questions about MHS Retail
What is MHS Retail's food hygiene rating?
MHS Retail has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Bexley Council on 30 March 2026.
Is MHS Retail 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 MHS Retail last inspected?
MHS Retail was last inspected on 30 March 2026, 3 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 MHS Retail?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 MHS Retail compare to other places in Bexley?
72% of the 1,615 rated food businesses in Bexley hold the top rating of 5, while MHS Retail holds a 2. 36 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bexley Council inspects MHS Retail 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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Is this your business?
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 Bexley, 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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Understanding this rating
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.bexley.gov.uk
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