J Ayre Bakers food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bexley
J Ayre Bakers 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 7 January 2026, 6 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: 275 Main Road, Sidcup, Kent, DA14 6QL
How it compares in Bexley
In Bexley, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so J Ayre Bakers 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% | ← J Ayre Bakers | |
| 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 J Ayre Bakers 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 J Ayre Bakers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blossom Years Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Athletes Kitchen UK Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Benedict House Prep School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Bexley & Sidcup Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2024 |
| Boyles' Bar Sidcup Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Bexley Foodbank Reception Point At New Community Church Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2024 |
| Ambica News & Off Licence Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Bartlett Mitchell At Bird College Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
Questions about J Ayre Bakers
What is J Ayre Bakers's food hygiene rating?
J Ayre Bakers has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Bexley Council on 7 January 2026.
Is J Ayre Bakers 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 J Ayre Bakers last inspected?
J Ayre Bakers was last inspected on 7 January 2026, 6 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 J Ayre Bakers?
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 J Ayre Bakers compare to other places in Bexley?
72% of the 1,615 rated food businesses in Bexley hold the top rating of 5, while J Ayre Bakers holds a 3. 140 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bexley Council inspects J Ayre Bakers 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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