Elmers End News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bromley
Elmers End News 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 9 November 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 74 Croydon Road, Beckenham, BR3 4DF
How it compares in Bromley
In Bromley, 77% of rated places manage a 5, so Elmers End News sits behind roughly 1,661 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,661 | 77% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 297 | 14% | ← Elmers End News | |
| 3 out of 5 | 154 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 311 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- 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 Elmers End News 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 Elmers End News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allpicu General Store Retailers - other | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2023 |
| Ates Mangal Meze Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 392 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Amalfi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| A's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Arena House Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2024 |
| Angelina Care Home Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| At Kent House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
Questions about Elmers End News
What is Elmers End News's food hygiene rating?
Elmers End News has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bromley Council on 9 November 2023.
Is Elmers End News 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 Elmers End News last inspected?
Elmers End News was last inspected on 9 November 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bromley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Elmers End News?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Elmers End News compare to other places in Bromley?
77% of the 2,144 rated food businesses in Bromley hold the top rating of 5, while Elmers End News holds a 4. 297 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bromley Council inspects Elmers End News 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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