Tanyard Lane Bar & Kitchen food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bexley
Tanyard Lane Bar & Kitchen holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 6 October 2025, 9 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: 61-63 Bexley High Street, Bexley, Kent, DA5 1AA
How it compares in Bexley
In Bexley, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Tanyard Lane Bar & Kitchen 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% | ← Tanyard Lane Bar & Kitchen | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Tanyard Lane Bar & Kitchen 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 Tanyard Lane Bar & Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bakers Of Bexley Retailers - other | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2022 |
| Bexley Express Retailers - other | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2023 |
| Bexley Country Markets Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2024 |
| Bexley Charcoal Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| Bexley Community Library With Inspire Community Trust Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 277 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| Bexley United Reformed Church Other catering premises | 341 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2024 |
| Bexley Lawn Tennis & Squash Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 398 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
| Black Horse Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 434 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2024 |
Questions about Tanyard Lane Bar & Kitchen
What is Tanyard Lane Bar & Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
Tanyard Lane Bar & Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bexley Council on 6 October 2025.
Is Tanyard Lane Bar & Kitchen 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Tanyard Lane Bar & Kitchen last inspected?
Tanyard Lane Bar & Kitchen was last inspected on 6 October 2025, 9 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 Tanyard Lane Bar & Kitchen?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Tanyard Lane Bar & Kitchen compare to other places in Bexley?
72% of the 1,615 rated food businesses in Bexley hold the top rating of 5, while Tanyard Lane Bar & Kitchen holds a 4. 265 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bexley Council inspects Tanyard Lane Bar & Kitchen 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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