Mace Express food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bexley
Mace Express holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 27 October 2025, 8 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: 2 Marechal Niel Parade, Main Road, Sidcup, DA14 6QF
How it compares in Bexley
In Bexley, 71% of rated places manage a 5, so Mace Express sits behind roughly 1,154 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,154 | 71% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 267 | 17% | ← Mace Express | |
| 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 150 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- 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 Mace Express 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 Mace Express, 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 | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Benedict House Prep School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Bexley & Sidcup Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2024 |
| Boyles' Bar Sidcup Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Blossoms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2024 |
| Bexley Foodbank Reception Point At New Community Church Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2024 |
| Ambica News & Off Licence Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
Questions about Mace Express
What is Mace Express's food hygiene rating?
Mace Express has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bexley Council on 27 October 2025.
Is Mace Express 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Mace Express last inspected?
Mace Express was last inspected on 27 October 2025, 8 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 Mace Express?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Mace Express compare to other places in Bexley?
71% of the 1,616 rated food businesses in Bexley hold the top rating of 5, while Mace Express holds a 4. 267 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bexley Council inspects Mace Express 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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