K's Spice African Restaurant food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bexley
K's Spice African Restaurant holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the restaurant that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: K's Spice African Restaurant was inspected on 10 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Only 3% of rated food businesses in Bexley score 0 to 2 like this, so a low rating here is the exception, not the norm. See all Bexley ratings →
Address: 13 Pier Road, Erith, Kent, DA8 1TA
How this rating has changed
K's Spice African Restaurant has gone backwards: it held a 4 before its inspection on 10 July 2026, and now holds a 2. A rating of 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 10 July 2026 | 4 2 | Worse |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Bexley
A 2 is rare: only 38 of 1,621 rated places in Bexley score this low, about one in 43. By contrast 71% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,145 | 71% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 277 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 139 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 38 | 2% | ← K's Spice African Restaurant | |
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 146 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- 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 K's Spice African Restaurant the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled. 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 K's Spice African Restaurant, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beyond Boundaries Rise CIC Other catering premises | 219 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2026 |
| Basil's@ Re-Instate Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Angels Catering And Events Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Aroma Baristas Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2023 |
| Bexley Snap Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| Bexley Fried Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Afishionados Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
| Beijing Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
Questions about K's Spice African Restaurant
What is K's Spice African Restaurant's food hygiene rating?
K's Spice African Restaurant has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Bexley Council on 10 July 2026.
Is K's Spice African Restaurant safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The restaurant 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 K's Spice African Restaurant last inspected?
K's Spice African Restaurant was last inspected on 10 July 2026, a month 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 K's Spice African Restaurant?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", 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 K's Spice African Restaurant compare to other places in Bexley?
71% of the 1,621 rated food businesses in Bexley hold the top rating of 5, while K's Spice African Restaurant holds a 2. 38 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bexley Council inspects K's Spice African Restaurant 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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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.
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