Maddison's Bakery food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Bexley
Maddison's Bakery holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 July 2025, 11 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: 157 Blendon Road, Bexley, Kent, DA5 1BT
How it compares in Bexley
That puts Maddison's Bakery 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% | ← Maddison's Bakery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Maddison's Bakery 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 Maddison's Bakery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BFC International Food Centre Retailers - other | 428 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 August 2023 |
| Bexleyheath Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2017 |
| Anchor Pub Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Bexley Manor Nursery School Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2025 |
| Bexleyheath & District Club For The Disabled Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2024 |
| Bexley Bears Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Accent Catering Services At Hurstmere Secondary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
| Al-Rathai Thai Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
Questions about Maddison's Bakery
What is Maddison's Bakery's food hygiene rating?
Maddison's Bakery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bexley Council on 23 July 2025.
Is Maddison's Bakery 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Maddison's Bakery last inspected?
Maddison's Bakery was last inspected on 23 July 2025, 11 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 Maddison's Bakery?
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 Maddison's Bakery compare to other places in Bexley?
72% of the 1,615 rated food businesses in Bexley hold the top rating of 5, and Maddison's Bakery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bexley Council inspects Maddison's Bakery 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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