SmileyArk Kids At St Joseph RC School food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Bexley
SmileyArk Kids At St Joseph RC School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 May 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: Old Road, Crayford, Dartford, DA1 4DZ
How it compares in Bexley
That puts SmileyArk Kids At St Joseph RC 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% | ← SmileyArk Kids At St Joseph RC 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 SmileyArk Kids At St Joseph RC 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 SmileyArk Kids At St Joseph RC School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age UK Bexley Thursday Activity Day Caring Premises | 363 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
| Bear & Ragged Staff Pub/bar/nightclub | 439 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2024 |
| Barnehurst Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Bexley Drinks And Food Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2024 |
| Bakers Twist Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2024 |
| Bexley Brewery @ Bexley Farmers Market Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2024 |
| Barnehurst One Stop Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2026 |
Questions about SmileyArk Kids At St Joseph RC School
What is SmileyArk Kids At St Joseph RC School's food hygiene rating?
SmileyArk Kids At St Joseph RC School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bexley Council on 22 May 2025.
Is SmileyArk Kids At St Joseph RC 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was SmileyArk Kids At St Joseph RC School last inspected?
SmileyArk Kids At St Joseph RC School was last inspected on 22 May 2025, 13 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 SmileyArk Kids At St Joseph RC 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 SmileyArk Kids At St Joseph RC School compare to other places in Bexley?
72% of the 1,615 rated food businesses in Bexley hold the top rating of 5, and SmileyArk Kids At St Joseph RC School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bexley Council inspects SmileyArk Kids At St Joseph RC 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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