Espresso Bar food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bexley
Espresso Bar holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 1 December 2025, 7 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: 37 Bellegrove Road, Welling, Kent, DA16 3PD
How it compares in Bexley
That puts Espresso Bar 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% | ← Espresso Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Espresso Bar 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 Espresso Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Eynsford Riverside Club Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2024 |
| Loring Hall Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
| Rochester & Cobham Park Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Sainsbury's Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2024 |
| Tesco Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2024 |
| Cater Link Limited Pluckley Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| D R Luckhurst Butchers Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
Questions about Espresso Bar
What is Espresso Bar's food hygiene rating?
Espresso Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bexley Council on 1 December 2025.
Is Espresso Bar 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Espresso Bar last inspected?
Espresso Bar was last inspected on 1 December 2025, 7 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 Espresso Bar?
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 Espresso Bar compare to other places in Bexley?
72% of the 1,615 rated food businesses in Bexley hold the top rating of 5, and Espresso Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bexley Council inspects Espresso Bar 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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