Imperial Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bromley
Imperial Arms holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Imperial Arms was inspected on 11 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Imperial Arms Old Hill, Chislehurst, BR7 5LZ
How it compares in Bromley
That puts Imperial Arms 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% | ← Imperial Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Imperial Arms 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.
Questions about Imperial Arms
What is Imperial Arms's food hygiene rating?
Imperial Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bromley Council on 11 June 2026.
Is Imperial Arms 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Imperial Arms last inspected?
Imperial Arms was last inspected on 11 June 2026, a month 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 Imperial Arms?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Imperial Arms compare to other places in Bromley?
77% of the 2,144 rated food businesses in Bromley hold the top rating of 5, and Imperial Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bromley Council inspects Imperial Arms 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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Understanding this rating
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Imperial Arms is one of 116 rated food businesses in Chislehurst. See every hygiene rating in Chislehurst →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.bromley.gov.uk
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