Bexley Food & Drinks food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bexley
Bexley Food & Drinks holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 19 February 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: 9 Market Place, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA6 7DZ
How it compares in Bexley
In Bexley, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Bexley Food & Drinks sits behind roughly 1,155 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,155 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 265 | 16% | ← Bexley Food & Drinks | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety 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 Bexley Food & Drinks 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 Bexley Food & Drinks, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alli Bhavan Retailers - other | 13 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2026 |
| Bakers And Baristas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Ace Computers Other catering premises | 280 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2024 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 381 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Bexleyheath Boys Brigade And Girls Association Other catering premises | 386 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Bexley Express Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Anzar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2024 |
| Abi Express Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
Questions about Bexley Food & Drinks
What is Bexley Food & Drinks's food hygiene rating?
Bexley Food & Drinks has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bexley Council on 19 February 2024.
Is Bexley Food & Drinks safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bexley Food & Drinks last inspected?
Bexley Food & Drinks was last inspected on 19 February 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 Bexley Food & Drinks?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bexley Food & Drinks compare to other places in Bexley?
72% of the 1,615 rated food businesses in Bexley hold the top rating of 5, while Bexley Food & Drinks holds a 4. 265 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bexley Council inspects Bexley Food & Drinks 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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