The Three Blackbirds Public House food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bexley
The Three Blackbirds Public House holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 June 2025, 13 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: 118 Blendon Road, Bexley, Kent, DA5 1BX
How it compares in Bexley
That puts The Three Blackbirds Public House 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% | ← The Three Blackbirds Public House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Three Blackbirds Public House 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 The Three Blackbirds Public House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BFC International Food Centre Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 August 2023 |
| Bexleyheath Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2017 |
| Anchor Pub Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Bexleyheath & District Club For The Disabled Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2024 |
| Bexley Manor Nursery School Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2025 |
| Bexley Bears Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Accent Catering Services At Hurstmere Secondary School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 January 2026 |
Questions about The Three Blackbirds Public House
What is The Three Blackbirds Public House's food hygiene rating?
The Three Blackbirds Public House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bexley Council on 12 June 2025.
Is The Three Blackbirds Public House 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Three Blackbirds Public House last inspected?
The Three Blackbirds Public House was last inspected on 12 June 2025, 13 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 The Three Blackbirds Public House?
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 The Three Blackbirds Public House compare to other places in Bexley?
72% of the 1,615 rated food businesses in Bexley hold the top rating of 5, and The Three Blackbirds Public House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bexley Council inspects The Three Blackbirds Public House 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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