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Food hygiene in Erith

In the last month 3 food places within 1.5 miles of the middle of Erith were given a hygiene score, more than the middle Bexley area (1), and all of them got the top mark of 5. That makes it joint 4th of 34 Bexley areas for inspections. Over three months, 75% of the 32 places scored here got a 5, above the 65% across Bexley. 4 places scored 2 or below. 9 food places are waiting for a first inspection.

DA8, Bexley · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Erith

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3hygiene scoreslast 31 days
75%scored 5last 3 months · Bexley 65%
4scored 0 to 2last 3 months
9waiting for a first inspectionusually new or under new owners

Latest hygiene scores

Scores published in the last 31 days for places within 1.5 miles of the middle of Erith.

New food places

  • New food place0.6 miles

    New takeaway: DS Chicken Piri

    Registered as a food business and waiting for its first hygiene inspection.

    7 Alford Road, Erith, Kent, DA8 1PP

Scored 0 to 2 in the last three months

  • Debash Cash & Carry was rated 2 (improvement necessary) on 30 September 2026. Shops
  • Local Mini Market was rated 2 (improvement necessary) on 17 September 2026. Shops
  • B & M Newsagents was rated 2 (improvement necessary) on 17 August 2026. Shops
  • Deelish Kitchen was rated 1 (major improvement necessary) on 12 August 2026. Takeaways and sandwich shops

A score shows how things were on the day of the inspection; businesses can appeal or ask for a new inspection once they have made improvements.

Waiting for a first inspection

9 food places registered with the council and not yet given a score. Usually new, or under new owners.

Erith against Bexley

Food hygieneErithMiddle Bexley area
Scores, last month31
Scores, last 3 months326
Scored 5, last 3 months75%65% (all Bexley)
Scored 0 to 2, last 3 months40
Waiting for a first inspection92

Within 1.5 miles of the middle of Erith. The share scoring 5 needs at least three scores.

Nearby areas

AreaLast month3 monthsScored 5Scored 0–2Waiting
Erith33275%49
Lower Belvedere21050%22
Lessness Heath2683%13
North End1683%00
Northumberland Heath1560%03
Slade Green04100%01
Howbury04100%00
See every Bexley area ranked, with the latest low scores and top marks, on the food hygiene in Bexley page. Scores come from the Food Standards Agency; tap any place for its details.

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Questions people ask

What are the food hygiene ratings like in Erith?

In the last three months 32 food places within 1.5 miles of the middle of Erith were given a hygiene score, and 24 (75%) scored 5. Across Bexley, 65% scored 5.

Has anywhere in Erith had a low food hygiene rating?

In the last three months, Debash Cash & Carry was rated 2 (improvement necessary) on 30 September 2026, Local Mini Market was rated 2 (improvement necessary) on 17 September 2026, B & M Newsagents was rated 2 (improvement necessary) on 17 August 2026 and Deelish Kitchen was rated 1 (major improvement necessary) on 12 August 2026. A score shows how things were on the day of the inspection.

Are there new food places in Erith?

9 food places near Erith are registered with the council and waiting for a first hygiene inspection. These are usually new businesses or ones under new owners.