John's Kitchen food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Bromley
John's Kitchen holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway 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 27 February 2026, 4 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: 161 - 163 Beckenham Road, Beckenham, BR3 4PT
How it compares in Bromley
In Bromley, 77% of rated places manage a 5, so John's Kitchen sits behind roughly 1,958 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,661 | 77% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 297 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 154 | 7% | ← John's Kitchen | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 John's Kitchen 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 John's Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| At Kent House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Angelina Care Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Ayla Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2024 |
| Aldo's & Maria's Sandwich Coffee Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| Apex Kids Trinity House Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Alba Rosa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Ates Mangal Meze Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
Questions about John's Kitchen
What is John's Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
John's Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Bromley Council on 27 February 2026.
Is John's Kitchen safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway 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 John's Kitchen last inspected?
John's Kitchen was last inspected on 27 February 2026, 4 months 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 John's Kitchen?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 John's Kitchen compare to other places in Bromley?
77% of the 2,144 rated food businesses in Bromley hold the top rating of 5, while John's Kitchen holds a 3. 154 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bromley Council inspects John's Kitchen 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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