The Volunteer Pub

Bexleyheath

Food hygiene rating 3 / 5 · Generally satisfactory

Middle of the road

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory - perfectly fine, but with a bit of room to improve.

The breakdown

Hygiene Good Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 9 February 2026 by Bexley.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Volunteer Pub, from October 2021 to February 2026. Its hygiene rating has gone up, from 1 in 2021 to 3 in 2026.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of The Volunteer Pub.

Food hygiene rating history for The Volunteer Pub
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
6 October 2021	1 / 5	Major improvement necessary
9 February 2026	3 / 5	Generally satisfactory

What does this rating mean?

The Volunteer Pub in Bexleyheath has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

The Volunteer Public House,
46 Church Road,
Bexleyheath,
Kent,
DA7 4DQ

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The Volunteer Pub. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects The Volunteer Pub?

Food hygiene at The Volunteer Pub is inspected by Bexley, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.bexley.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about The Volunteer Pub

What is The Volunteer Pub’s food hygiene rating?

The Volunteer Pub has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (Generally satisfactory), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 9 February 2026.

When was The Volunteer Pub last inspected?

The Volunteer Pub was last inspected by Bexley on 9 February 2026.

Is a 3 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.