Bexley (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Some food businesses in Bexley have been told to improve hygiene standards after October inspections revealed issues requiring urgent attention.
Throughout the month, environmental health officers visited locales throughout the city and rated them according to safety operation, food running, and cleanliness.
One company attained a score of 1, indicating that significant enhancement is needed, while another entered a score of 3, indicating that norms are generally acceptable but still have space for development.
The ratings, which range from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good), are a part of the national framework of the Food Standards Agency.
All ratings are accessible online, even though companies in England are not required to show their score.
The grade only considers sanitation and food safety management; it does not evaluate meal quality or customer service.
Hygiene ratings in Bexley (October 2025)
Rated 1 – Major improvement necessary
Mr Hot Wings, 178 Upper Wickham Lane in Welling, inspected October 8.
Rated 3 – Generally satisfactory
Our Lady of the Rosary RC Church, 330A Burnt Oak Lane in Sidcup, inspected October 10.
What actions can the council take against premises with urgent issues?
Issue Enhancement Notices taking the business or landlord to fix linked problems within a set timeframe (generally about 28 days). Failure to misbehave can lead to execution. Serve Hazard mindfulness Notices advising of hazards without coercion but warning of implicit enforcement.
Take Emergency Remedial Action where the council itself undertakes a critical workshop to exclude serious pitfalls if the proprietor fails to act, recovering costs latterly. Make exigency Prohibition Orders to close or stop use of demesne or corridor thereof if there’s an imminent threat of serious detriment.
Use statutory powers to close demesne temporarily or permanently if anti-social behavior, complaint, or severe public health pitfalls are associated with the demesne. These powers are executed to cover public health and safety and encourage rapid-fire correction of hygiene scarcities.