Sam Pound Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bexley
Sam Pound Stores holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 5 September 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 12 - 18 Cross Street, Erith, Kent, DA8 1RB
How it compares in Bexley
In Bexley, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Sam Pound Stores sits behind roughly 1,420 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,155 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 265 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 140 | 9% | ← Sam Pound Stores | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Sam Pound 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 Sam Pound Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basil's@ Re-Instate Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Angels Catering And Events Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Aroma Baristas Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2023 |
| Bexley Snap Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| Bexley Fried Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Afishionados Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
| Beijing Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Brewers Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2024 |
Questions about Sam Pound Stores
What is Sam Pound Stores's food hygiene rating?
Sam Pound Stores has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Bexley Council on 5 September 2024.
Is Sam Pound Stores safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Sam Pound Stores last inspected?
Sam Pound Stores was last inspected on 5 September 2024, 22 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 Sam Pound Stores?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sam Pound Stores compare to other places in Bexley?
72% of the 1,615 rated food businesses in Bexley hold the top rating of 5, while Sam Pound Stores holds a 3. 140 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bexley Council inspects Sam Pound 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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