Rooted Coffee House At Blackfen Community Library

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-08-27

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
0
Confidence in Management
5

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

Rooted Coffee House At Blackfen Community Library is a restaurant/cafe/canteen located at 7 - 9 Blackfen Parade, Blackfen Road, Sidcup, Kent, DA15 9LU, in the Bexley local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 27 August 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. 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 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.

Details

Business Type
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
Address
7 - 9 Blackfen Parade, Blackfen Road, Sidcup, Kent
Postcode
DA15 9LU
Local Authority
Bexley
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
894466

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Rooted Coffee House At Blackfen Community Library?

Rooted Coffee House At Blackfen Community Library 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 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 Rooted Coffee House At Blackfen Community Library last inspected?

Rooted Coffee House At Blackfen Community Library was last inspected on 2025-08-27. 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 Rooted Coffee House At Blackfen Community Library located?

Rooted Coffee House At Blackfen Community Library is located at 7 - 9 Blackfen Parade, Blackfen Road, Sidcup, Kent , DA15 9LU, in the Bexley local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the DA15 postcode area.