Alers Stores (Day Today) food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bexley
Alers Stores (Day Today) holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 10 March 2026, 4 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: 71 Alers Road, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA6 8HT
How it compares in Bexley
In Bexley, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Alers Stores (Day Today) 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% | ← Alers Stores (Day Today) | |
| 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Alers Stores (Day Today) 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 Alers Stores (Day Today), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bexleyheath & District Club For The Disabled Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2024 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 January 2026 |
| Bexley Community Pantry Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| 1st Bed Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2024 |
| Anchor Pub Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Bexley Bears Preschool (Bexleyheath) Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2024 |
| Arcadia Lounge Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Adelaide Care Centre Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2026 |
Questions about Alers Stores (Day Today)
What is Alers Stores (Day Today)'s food hygiene rating?
Alers Stores (Day Today) has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bexley Council on 10 March 2026.
Is Alers Stores (Day Today) 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Alers Stores (Day Today) last inspected?
Alers Stores (Day Today) was last inspected on 10 March 2026, 4 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 Alers Stores (Day Today)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Alers Stores (Day Today) compare to other places in Bexley?
72% of the 1,615 rated food businesses in Bexley hold the top rating of 5, while Alers Stores (Day Today) holds a 4. 265 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bexley Council inspects Alers Stores (Day Today) 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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