Lessness Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bexley
Lessness Stores holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 February 2024, 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: 13 Lessness Avenue, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA7 5SH
How it compares in Bexley
That puts Lessness Stores among the 1,155 places in Bexley holding top marks, 72% 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 | 1,155 | 72% | ← Lessness Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 265 | 16% | ||
| 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 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 Lessness Stores 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 Lessness Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedonwell Junior School Breakfast & After School Clubs Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| Best-One Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2017 |
| Albury Nursery Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2024 |
| Abbey Wood Community Centre Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Belvedere Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2024 |
| Abbey Wood Nursery School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Alexander McLeod Primary School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Abbey Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
Questions about Lessness Stores
What is Lessness Stores's food hygiene rating?
Lessness Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bexley Council on 17 February 2024.
Is Lessness Stores 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lessness Stores last inspected?
Lessness Stores was last inspected on 17 February 2024, more than 2 years 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 Lessness Stores?
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 Lessness Stores compare to other places in Bexley?
72% of the 1,615 rated food businesses in Bexley hold the top rating of 5, and Lessness Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bexley Council inspects Lessness Stores 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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