Cafe Lecole At Marlborough Park School food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bexley
Cafe Lecole At Marlborough Park School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 May 2025, 14 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: Marlborough Park Avenue, Sidcup, Kent, DA15 9DL
How it compares in Bexley
That puts Cafe Lecole At Marlborough Park School 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% | ← Cafe Lecole At Marlborough Park School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Cafe Lecole At Marlborough Park School 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 Cafe Lecole At Marlborough Park School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| AL Chickone Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Ambica News & Off Licence Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Accent Catering Services At Hurstmere Secondary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
| Bartlett Mitchell At Bird College Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Bexley Foodbank Reception Point At New Community Church Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2024 |
| Bexley Manor Nursery School Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2025 |
| Al-Rathai Thai Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Antalya Turkish Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
Questions about Cafe Lecole At Marlborough Park School
What is Cafe Lecole At Marlborough Park School's food hygiene rating?
Cafe Lecole At Marlborough Park School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bexley Council on 7 May 2025.
Is Cafe Lecole At Marlborough Park School 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cafe Lecole At Marlborough Park School last inspected?
Cafe Lecole At Marlborough Park School was last inspected on 7 May 2025, 14 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 Cafe Lecole At Marlborough Park School?
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 Cafe Lecole At Marlborough Park School compare to other places in Bexley?
72% of the 1,615 rated food businesses in Bexley hold the top rating of 5, and Cafe Lecole At Marlborough Park School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bexley Council inspects Cafe Lecole At Marlborough Park School 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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