Carlton Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bromley
Carlton Cafe 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 23 September 2025, 9 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: 12 Carlton Parade, Orpington, BR6 0JB
How it compares in Bromley
That puts Carlton Cafe among the 1,661 places in Bromley holding top marks, 77% 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 | 1,661 | 77% | ← Carlton Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 297 | 14% | ||
| 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 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 Carlton Cafe 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 Carlton Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Build A Bap Mobile caterer | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Convenience First Retailers - other | 397 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
| Age Concern Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| B & M Store Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Alpha Mediterranean Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Creams Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
Questions about Carlton Cafe
What is Carlton Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Carlton Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bromley Council on 23 September 2025.
Is Carlton Cafe 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 Carlton Cafe last inspected?
Carlton Cafe was last inspected on 23 September 2025, 9 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 Carlton Cafe?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Carlton Cafe compare to other places in Bromley?
77% of the 2,144 rated food businesses in Bromley hold the top rating of 5, and Carlton Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bromley Council inspects Carlton Cafe 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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