Aces Express - No. 138 food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bromley
Aces Express - No. 138 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 19 December 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: 138 High Street, Orpington, BR6 0JS
How it compares in Bromley
In Bromley, 77% of rated places manage a 5, so Aces Express - No. 138 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% | ← Aces Express - No. 138 | |
| 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 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 Aces Express - No. 138 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 Aces Express - No. 138, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha Mediterranean Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| B & M Store Retailers - other | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Age Concern Caring Premises | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Creams Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 254 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Easy Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Convenience First Retailers - other | 315 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
Questions about Aces Express - No. 138
What is Aces Express - No. 138's food hygiene rating?
Aces Express - No. 138 has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bromley Council on 19 December 2023.
Is Aces Express - No. 138 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 Aces Express - No. 138 last inspected?
Aces Express - No. 138 was last inspected on 19 December 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 Aces Express - No. 138?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Aces Express - No. 138 compare to other places in Bromley?
77% of the 2,144 rated food businesses in Bromley hold the top rating of 5, while Aces Express - No. 138 holds a 4. 297 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bromley Council inspects Aces Express - No. 138 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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