Melucci's Italian Delicatessen

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-07-30

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
5

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

Melucci's Italian Delicatessen is a retailers - other located at 55 Bexley High Street, Bexley, Kent, DA5 1AB, in the Bexley local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 30 July 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 5 — 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. Bexley oversees 1,773 registered food businesses, of which 80% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Bexley is 4.5 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.

Details

Business Type
Retailers - other
Address
55 Bexley High Street, Bexley, Kent
Postcode
DA5 1AB
Local Authority
Bexley
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
329235

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Melucci's Italian Delicatessen?

Melucci's Italian Delicatessen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Bexley.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a retailers - other?

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 Melucci's Italian Delicatessen last inspected?

Melucci's Italian Delicatessen was last inspected on 2025-07-30. 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 Melucci's Italian Delicatessen located?

Melucci's Italian Delicatessen is located at 55 Bexley High Street, Bexley, Kent , DA5 1AB, in the Bexley local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the DA5 postcode area.