Penge Masala food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Bromley
Penge Masala holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 3 June 2025, 13 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: 75 High Street, Penge, London, SE20 7HW
How it compares in Bromley
In Bromley, 77% of rated places manage a 5, so Penge Masala sits behind roughly 1,661 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,661 | 77% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 297 | 14% | ← Penge Masala | |
| 3 out of 5 | 154 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 311 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling 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 Penge Masala 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 Penge Masala, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antonella's Cafe Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 331 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Anticoli Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 342 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2025 |
| Alexandra Nurseries - Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 435 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Apex Kids Trinity House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Anerley Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Archangels Montessori Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Anerley Team Ministry - Christ Church - TBB Food Bank Distributors/Transporters | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2023 |
| Angelina Care Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
Questions about Penge Masala
What is Penge Masala's food hygiene rating?
Penge Masala has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bromley Council on 3 June 2025.
Is Penge Masala 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Penge Masala last inspected?
Penge Masala was last inspected on 3 June 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bromley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Penge Masala?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Penge Masala compare to other places in Bromley?
77% of the 2,144 rated food businesses in Bromley hold the top rating of 5, while Penge Masala holds a 4. 297 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bromley Council inspects Penge Masala 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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