V & J Bar Restaurant
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Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
V & J Bar Restaurant is a restaurant/cafe/canteen located at 87 Penge Road, Penge, London, SE20 7UN, in the Bromley local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 28 November 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 0 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Bromley oversees 2,446 registered food businesses, of which 80% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Bromley is 4.6 out of 5. As a restaurant or cafe, this business is assessed on how food is prepared and cooked on the premises, the cleanliness of the kitchen and dining areas, and whether staff follow proper hand-washing and cross-contamination prevention procedures. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of V & J Bar Restaurant?
V & J Bar Restaurant has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Bromley.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a restaurant/cafe/canteen?
A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.
When was V & J Bar Restaurant last inspected?
V & J Bar Restaurant was last inspected on 2025-11-28. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.
Where is V & J Bar Restaurant located?
V & J Bar Restaurant is located at 87 Penge Road, Penge, London , SE20 7UN, in the Bromley local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the SE20 postcode area.