Long House food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Bromley
Long House holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway 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 6 February 2025, 17 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: 20 Plaistow Lane, Bromley, BR1 3PA
How it compares in Bromley
In Bromley, 77% of rated places manage a 5, so Long House sits behind roughly 1,958 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,661 | 77% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 297 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 154 | 7% | ← Long House | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Long House 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 Long House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avis Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 326 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| Banana Moon Day Nursery Bromley Caring Premises | 430 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Bombay 2 Bromley Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Aqua Bar & Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| BaxterStorey - Clockwise Bromley Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Azaaya Bar & Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2025 |
| 1917 Chill Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Blue Harbour Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
Questions about Long House
What is Long House's food hygiene rating?
Long House has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Bromley Council on 6 February 2025.
Is Long House safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway 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 Long House last inspected?
Long House was last inspected on 6 February 2025, 17 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 Long House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Long House compare to other places in Bromley?
77% of the 2,144 rated food businesses in Bromley hold the top rating of 5, while Long House holds a 3. 154 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bromley Council inspects Long House 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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