The Earl Haig food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bexley
The Earl Haig 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 17 January 2025, 17 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: The Pantiles, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA7 5HH
How it compares in Bexley
That puts The Earl Haig 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 Earl Haig | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Earl Haig 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 Earl Haig, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best-One Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2017 |
| Bedonwell Junior School Breakfast & After School Clubs Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| Albury Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2024 |
| Belvedere Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2024 |
| Belmont Service Station / Londis Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Ambient Support Limited - Brook Street Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Big Daddy's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| Baked By Sam Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
Questions about The Earl Haig
What is The Earl Haig's food hygiene rating?
The Earl Haig has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bexley Council on 17 January 2025.
Is The Earl Haig 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 Earl Haig last inspected?
The Earl Haig was last inspected on 17 January 2025, 17 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 Earl Haig?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Earl Haig compare to other places in Bexley?
72% of the 1,615 rated food businesses in Bexley hold the top rating of 5, and The Earl Haig is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bexley Council inspects The Earl Haig 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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