What is the average food hygiene rating in Bexley?

The average food hygiene rating in Bexley is 4.55 out of 5, across 1,615 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does Bexley compare with the national average for food hygiene?

71.5% of rated premises in Bexley hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 8.2 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Bexley 274 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.

How many restaurants in Bexley have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

1,154 food businesses in Bexley hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 71.5% of the 1,615 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 11 June 2026.

How many food businesses in Bexley have a low hygiene rating?

54 food businesses in Bexley are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.

What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?

The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.

Where does this Bexley food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Bexley (1,759 establishments on record, 1,615 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

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Food Hygiene Ratings in Bexley

In Bexley, 71.5% of 1,615 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.55/5. These figures cover 1,759 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Bexley has 1,154 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 1,615 rated premises (71.5%). 54 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 11 June 2026.

5★ share: 71.5%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: -8.2 pp
National rank: 274 / 328

Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.

Rating distribution in Bexley

5★ Very Good

1,154 (71.5%)

4★ Good

265 (16.4%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

142 (8.8%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

36 (2.2%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

18 (1.1%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

0 (0%)

Plus 87 awaiting inspection and 57 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 87 awaiting inspection and 57 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Bexley: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Bexley?: The average food hygiene rating in Bexley is 4.55 out of 5, across 1,615 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Bexley compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 71.5% of rated premises in Bexley hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 8.2 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Bexley 274 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
How many restaurants in Bexley have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 1,154 food businesses in Bexley hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 71.5% of the 1,615 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 11 June 2026.
How many food businesses in Bexley have a low hygiene rating?: 54 food businesses in Bexley are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?: The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
Where does this Bexley food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Bexley (1,759 establishments on record, 1,615 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

Top-rated places in Bexley

Crayford Fish And ChipsTakeaway/sandwich shop · 181 Crayford Road, Crayford, Dartford, Kent · DA1 4HA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 11 June 2026
Indian Summer RestaurantRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 273 Main Road, Sidcup, Kent · DA14 6QL
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 10 June 2026
Shiona'sRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 6 The Pantiles, Bexleyheath, Kent · DA7 5HD
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 10 June 2026
Compass Group At Barnehurst Infant & Junior SchoolSchool/college/university · Barnehurst Junior School, Barnehurst Close, Erith, Kent · DA8 3NL
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 9 June 2026
Easy Peasy NurseryCaring Premises · 57 Glimpsing Green, Erith, Kent · DA18 4HB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 9 June 2026
Domino's PizzaTakeaway/sandwich shop · 1 Bexley Road, Erith, Kent · DA8 1SH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 9 June 2026
Medua Bilingual NurseryCaring Premises · 2 Falconwood Parade, Welling, Kent · DA16 2PL
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 June 2026
Peri Peri & Pizza CompanyTakeaway/sandwich shop · 73 Nuxley Road, Belvedere, Kent · DA17 5JN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 June 2026
The BakeryManufacturers/packers · 6 Bexley High Street, Bexley, Kent · DA5 1AD
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 June 2026
Caterlink @ BexleySchool/college/university · Bexley College, 2 Walnut Tree Road, Erith, Kent · DA8 1RA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026
Caterlink @ Holly Hill CampusSchool/college/university · Bexley College Holly Hill Campus, Holly Hill Road, Belvedere, Kent · DA17 6HL
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026
Beijing SpringTakeaway/sandwich shop · 18 Steynton Avenue, Bexley, Kent · DA5 3HP
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026

Places needing improvement in Bexley

Ampaal FoodOther catering premises · DA16
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 24 February 2026
Euro Mini MarketRetailers - other · 133 Bellegrove Road, Welling, Kent · DA16 3QS
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 30 January 2025
Guru Nanak Durbar (Sikh Temple)Other catering premises · 31 Mitchell Close, Belvedere, Kent · DA17 6AA
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 8 January 2026
CheapsitesRetailers - other · 5 Market Parade, Sidcup High Street, Sidcup, Kent · DA14 6EP
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 7 November 2024
Busy Woman.com Events And CateringTakeaway/sandwich shop · Car Park, Unit 4, Mulberry Way, Belvedere · DA17 6AN
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 4 February 2025
Aglory Cash & CarryRetailers - other · 107 - 109 Erith High Street, Erith, Kent · DA8 1RG
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 1 August 2024
Punjabi KitchenTakeaway/sandwich shop · 12 Gilbert Road, Belvedere, Kent · DA17 5DA
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 9 March 2026
Zion Tropical FoodRetailers - other · 9 Pier Road, Erith, Kent · DA8 1TA
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 17 January 2026

A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 1,759 real Food Standards Agency records for Bexley, of which 1,615 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.