Northend Mini Market food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bexley
Northend Mini Market holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 16 April 2025, 14 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: 4 Parkside Parade, Northend Road, Crayford, DA1 4RA
How it compares in Bexley
In Bexley, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Northend Mini Market sits behind roughly 1,420 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,155 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 265 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 140 | 9% | ← Northend Mini Market | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Northend Mini Market 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 Northend Mini Market, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afishionados Takeaway/sandwich shop | 402 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
| Beijing Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 402 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Booker Wholesale Distributors/Transporters | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 July 2024 |
| Angels Catering And Events Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Bexley Snap Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| Barnehurst Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Aroma Baristas Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2023 |
| Breakfast And After School Clubs At St Paulinus School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
Questions about Northend Mini Market
What is Northend Mini Market's food hygiene rating?
Northend Mini Market has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Bexley Council on 16 April 2025.
Is Northend Mini Market safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Northend Mini Market last inspected?
Northend Mini Market was last inspected on 16 April 2025, 14 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 Northend Mini Market?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Northend Mini Market compare to other places in Bexley?
72% of the 1,615 rated food businesses in Bexley hold the top rating of 5, while Northend Mini Market holds a 3. 140 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bexley Council inspects Northend 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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