Darjeeling Take Away food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Bexley
Darjeeling Take Away holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 18 March 2026, 3 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: 7 Lingfield Crescent, Eltham, London, SE9 2RL
How it compares in Bexley
In Bexley, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Darjeeling Take Away sits behind roughly 1,155 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,155 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 265 | 16% | ← Darjeeling Take Away | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Darjeeling Take Away 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 Darjeeling Take Away, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bexley Deaf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| Anchor Service Station Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2024 |
| Achieve Together Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Alderwood Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Avery Hill Youth Hub Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
| All In a Pickle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Azzurro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2024 |
| Antalya Turkish Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
Questions about Darjeeling Take Away
What is Darjeeling Take Away's food hygiene rating?
Darjeeling Take Away has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bexley Council on 18 March 2026.
Is Darjeeling Take Away 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Darjeeling Take Away last inspected?
Darjeeling Take Away was last inspected on 18 March 2026, 3 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 Darjeeling Take Away?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Darjeeling Take Away compare to other places in Bexley?
72% of the 1,615 rated food businesses in Bexley hold the top rating of 5, while Darjeeling Take Away holds a 4. 265 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bexley Council inspects Darjeeling Take Away 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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