Discount City food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bexley
Discount City holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 June 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: 216-218 Bexley Road, Erith, Kent, DA8 3HD
How it compares in Bexley
That puts Discount City 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% | ← Discount City | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Discount City 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 Discount City, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bexley Fried Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Ambient Support Limited - Brook Street Caring Premises | 319 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| BNN Mini Market Retailers - other | 378 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2024 |
| Belmont Service Station / Londis Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Bexley Snap Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| Big Daddy's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| Baked By Sam Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| Benji's Bubble Tea And Waffles Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
Questions about Discount City
What is Discount City's food hygiene rating?
Discount City has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bexley Council on 25 June 2024.
Is Discount City 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Discount City last inspected?
Discount City was last inspected on 25 June 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 Discount City?
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 Discount City compare to other places in Bexley?
72% of the 1,615 rated food businesses in Bexley hold the top rating of 5, and Discount City is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bexley Council inspects Discount City 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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