| Bexley Has A Taste for High Standards
Bexley continues to be one of the highest rated places to eat out in London – and it can hold its head high on the national scale too. |
| Figures released by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) for 2018/19 show that 93.4% of food businesses in Bexley are rated at 3, 4, or 5. This is higher than the 90.5% rating for the whole of London.
The food hygiene ratings scheme scores food businesses from 5 to 0. The ratings are: 5 – very good; 4 – good; 3 – generally satisfactory; 2 – some improvement is necessary; 1 – major improvement is necessary; 0 – urgent improvement is required. Food safety officers from the Council inspect businesses to check that it follows food hygiene law so that the food is safe to eat. Food hygiene ratings are given to restaurants, pubs, cafes, takeaways, food vans and stalls, canteens, hotels, supermarkets and other food shops, schools, hospitals and care homes. The allocated score is displayed both at the premises and online, helping the public make informed choices. Cabinet Member for Places, Councillor Peter Craske said: “This is eggs-citing news; in fact, we’ve all sur-pasta selves to remain as champions for food safety in London. Thanks to all the Bexley restaurants, cafes, takeaways, caterers and food providers who’ve all worked hard to meet hygiene standards. And thanks shallot to our brilliant food inspection team who have also worked hard to ensure we can all eat out with confidence. They really know their onions. No-one has been left wonton but we’ve all gouda keep working hard to maintain these standards. Bon appetite!” Councillor Craske urged the public to make use of the scheme by looking for the green sticker in the windows of food outlets or asking the proprietor what rating they have. Local business ratings can also be seen online via the FSA web link https://ratings.food.gov.uk/authority-search/en-GB/%5E/%5E/Relevance/0/503/%5E/0/1/10 |