Chimel Afro Caribbean Foods

2
Improvement Necessary
Inspected: 2025-07-08

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
15
Confidence in Management
10

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

Chimel Afro Caribbean Foods is a retailers - other located at 64 Cotmandene Crescent, Orpington, BR5 2RG, in the Bromley local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 8 July 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 2 (Improvement Necessary). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 15 — generally satisfactory), and confidence in management (scored 10 — 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 food retailer, this business is assessed on how food is stored and displayed, temperature control for chilled and frozen items, stock rotation practices, and the cleanliness of the premises. 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. Businesses that are not satisfied with their rating can request a re-inspection from their local authority or apply for a right to reply, which is published alongside the rating on the FSA website.

Details

Business Type
Retailers - other
Address
64 Cotmandene Crescent, Orpington
Postcode
BR5 2RG
Local Authority
Bromley
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1843608

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Chimel Afro Caribbean Foods?

Chimel Afro Caribbean Foods has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5, as assessed by Bromley.

What does a food hygiene rating of 2 mean for a retailers - other?

A rating of 2 means improvement is necessary. Inspectors found issues with food handling, the condition of the premises, or the management of food safety that need to be addressed to bring the business up to an acceptable standard.

When was Chimel Afro Caribbean Foods last inspected?

Chimel Afro Caribbean Foods was last inspected on 2025-07-08. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

How can Chimel Afro Caribbean Foods improve its rating?

Businesses can improve their food hygiene rating by addressing the issues identified in their inspection report. Common areas for improvement include better temperature control, improved cleaning schedules, and stronger documentation of food safety procedures. Businesses can request a re-inspection from their local authority once improvements have been made, or apply for a right to reply.

Where is Chimel Afro Caribbean Foods located?

Chimel Afro Caribbean Foods is located at 64 Cotmandene Crescent, Orpington , BR5 2RG, in the Bromley local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the BR5 postcode area.