Zion Tropical Food food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bexley
Zion Tropical Food holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the shop and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 17 January 2026, 5 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: 9 Pier Road, Erith, Kent, DA8 1TA
How it compares in Bexley
A 1 is rare: only 19 of 1,615 rated places in Bexley score this low, about one in 85. By contrast 72% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,155 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 265 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 140 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 36 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ← Zion Tropical Food | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Zion Tropical Food the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Zion Tropical Food, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basil's@ Re-Instate Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Angels Catering And Events Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Aroma Baristas Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2023 |
| Bexley Snap Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| Bexley Fried Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Afishionados Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
| Beijing Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Brewers Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2024 |
Questions about Zion Tropical Food
What is Zion Tropical Food's food hygiene rating?
Zion Tropical Food has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Bexley Council on 17 January 2026.
Is Zion Tropical Food safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Zion Tropical Food last inspected?
Zion Tropical Food was last inspected on 17 January 2026, 5 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 Zion Tropical Food?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Zion Tropical Food compare to other places in Bexley?
72% of the 1,615 rated food businesses in Bexley hold the top rating of 5, while Zion Tropical Food holds a 1. 19 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bexley Council inspects Zion Tropical Food 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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A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Bexley, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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