Food Hygiene Ratings in Bexley

1,740 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.5 out of 5. 71.4% rated "very good".

1,740
Businesses
4.5/5
Average Rating
18
Rated 0 or 1
71.4%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good71.4%1,141
Good15.7%250
Satisfactory10.0%159
Improvement Needed1.8%29
Major Improvement1.1%18
Urgent Improvement0.0%0

Business types

Retailers - other45526.1%
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen33419.2%
Takeaway/sandwich shop22412.9%
Caring Premises18910.9%
Other catering premises1448.3%
Pub/bar/nightclub1277.3%
Mobile caterer1015.8%
School/college/university965.5%

Food hygiene ratings in Bexley are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Every food business that handles, stores, prepares, or sells food is inspected by trained environmental health officers. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.

Bexley currently has 1,740 registered food businesses. Of these, 1,597 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 71.4% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.5 out of 5. There are currently 18 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they require urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.

If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.

Data last updated: March 14, 2026

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
Adaora's KitchenSE281Jun 09, 2025
Aglory Cash & CarryDA8 1RG1Aug 01, 2024
Bright Futures Children's Care LtdDA8 3NT1Sep 12, 2025
Busy Woman.com Events And CateringDA17 6AN1Feb 04, 2025
CheapsitesDA14 6EP1Nov 07, 2024
Easy Peasy NurseryDA18 4HB1Dec 03, 2025
Ekuban's CocktailsDA161Jan 31, 2024
Euro Mini MarketDA16 3QS1Jan 30, 2025
Giggling SausageDA16 1TJ1Jan 17, 2026
Guru Nanak Durbar (Sikh Temple)DA17 6AA1Jan 08, 2026
Jerk SpotDA16 3HE1Feb 12, 2026
Nepalaya RestaurantDA16 3QD1Feb 17, 2026
Ogbongeh.ComDA17 6BP1Oct 24, 2025
Squeeze & SipDA6 7JJ1Sep 02, 2025
StarburgerDA8 1RB1May 06, 2025

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in Bexley have a 5 rating?+

There are currently 1,141 food businesses in Bexley with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 71.4% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.

What does a food hygiene rating of 1 mean in Bexley?+

A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.

How often are food businesses inspected in Bexley?+

Inspection frequency in Bexley depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.

Data from official government food safety agencies