Crayford Social Club food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Bexley
Crayford Social Club holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 16 March 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: Crayford Way, Crayford, Dartford, DA1 4JA
How it compares in Bexley
In Bexley, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Crayford Social Club 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% | ← Crayford Social Club | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Crayford Social Club 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 Crayford Social Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bear & Ragged Staff Pub/bar/nightclub | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2024 |
| Boots The Chemist Retailers - other | 200 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2024 |
| Age UK Bexley Thursday Activity Day Caring Premises | 332 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
| Bexley Drinks And Food Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2024 |
| Bird In Hand Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Barnehurst Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Blue Star Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
Questions about Crayford Social Club
What is Crayford Social Club's food hygiene rating?
Crayford Social Club has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bexley Council on 16 March 2024.
Is Crayford Social Club 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Crayford Social Club last inspected?
Crayford Social Club was last inspected on 16 March 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 Crayford Social Club?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Crayford Social Club compare to other places in Bexley?
72% of the 1,615 rated food businesses in Bexley hold the top rating of 5, while Crayford Social Club holds a 4. 265 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bexley Council inspects Crayford Social Club 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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