Food Hygiene Ratings in Bromley

2,494 food businesses in the source snapshot. Average rating: 4.6 out of 5. 76.6% rated "very good".

2,494
Businesses
4.6/5
Average Rating
21
Rated 0 or 1
76.6%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good76.6%1,674
Good13.8%302
Satisfactory7.9%173
Improvement Needed0.7%15
Major Improvement0.8%18
Urgent Improvement0.1%3

Business types

Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen73729.6%
Retailers - other47218.9%
Takeaway/sandwich shop25510.2%
Other catering premises2399.6%
Caring Premises2158.6%
Pub/bar/nightclub1747.0%
School/college/university1375.5%
Mobile caterer994.0%

Food hygiene ratings in Bromley are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Inspections are carried out by trained environmental health officers; not every registered business has a published rating. 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.

The source snapshot contains 2,494 registered food businesses for Bromley. Of these, 2,185 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 76.6% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.6 out of 5. The snapshot contains 21 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they required 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.

Source snapshots

Retrieval is not an inspection date. Ratings may change; verify individual businesses with the official authority. Missing or conflicting results are not counted as a pass.

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
Bromley Common Social And Athletic ClubBR2 9NF0Jun 20, 2025
Kairos Coffee LondonBR3 0Jul 16, 2026
Penge Cash & CarrySE20 8JB0Jan 08, 2026
AAABR5 1Aug 20, 2026
Best Quality MeatsSE20 7DS1Oct 22, 2025
Calm CraftBR1 1Jun 25, 2026
CPCT Holiday Activities ProgrammeSE20 8BD1Aug 04, 2026
Creperie Chez YvesSE20 8HU1Mar 24, 2026
Go BagelBR5 3QY1Aug 14, 2025
Gurkha Kitchen - Bromley Market1Apr 23, 2026
Jeevs Catering @ West Wickham FCBR4 9BB1Sep 19, 2026
Luck'ys London LtdSE20 8LP1Sep 09, 2025
Perfect Chicken AnerleySE19 2AH1Dec 18, 2025
Planet 224 PlusBR2 9HT1Nov 28, 2025
Shawarma KingSE19 2AS1May 05, 2026

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in Bromley have a 5 rating?+

The source snapshot contains 1,674 food businesses in Bromley with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 76.6% 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 Bromley?+

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 Bromley?+

Inspection frequency in Bromley 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