Food Hygiene Ratings in Croydon

3,078 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.5 out of 5. 64.9% rated "very good".

3,078
Businesses
4.5/5
Average Rating
48
Rated 0 or 1
64.9%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good64.9%1,799
Good24.6%682
Satisfactory6.1%169
Improvement Needed2.7%75
Major Improvement1.6%43
Urgent Improvement0.2%5

Business types

Retailers - other63120.5%
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen59719.4%
Other catering premises51816.8%
Takeaway/sandwich shop44114.3%
Caring Premises36812.0%
Mobile caterer1434.6%
School/college/university1344.4%
Retailers - supermarkets/hyper772.5%

Food hygiene ratings in Croydon are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Every food business that handles, stores, prepares, or sells food is inspected by trained environmental health officers. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.

Croydon currently has 3,078 registered food businesses. Of these, 2,773 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 64.9% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.5 out of 5. There are currently 48 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they require urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.

If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.

Data last updated: March 14, 2026

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
Arisekidz At John Wood Primary & NurseryCR0 6JA0Feb 03, 2026
Everydays RestaurantCR0 1UE0Dec 12, 2025
KalyaniCR0 2SS0Dec 20, 2025
KothuCR0 1DP0Feb 07, 2026
The OrchardCR0 6BA0Aug 11, 2025
AXIVMCR8 1May 15, 2025
Beechwood House Care HomeCR2 0AA1Dec 18, 2025
Blurum EntertainmentSE251Nov 28, 2025
Broom Road Food & WineCR0 8NG1Jul 20, 2024
Cameron's KitchenCR0 3JJ1Dec 15, 2025
Chai KadaiCR0 1DN1May 12, 2025
Chicken Corner Aka Chicken DelightCR0 2TF1Jun 11, 2024
Chicken WorldSE25 6EB1Jul 30, 2025
Emeka's Glow FoodsCR0 1Jan 31, 2025
Everyday BazaarCR7 6BD1Sep 30, 2025

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in Croydon have a 5 rating?+

There are currently 1,799 food businesses in Croydon with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 64.9% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.

What does a food hygiene rating of 1 mean in Croydon?+

A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.

How often are food businesses inspected in Croydon?+

Inspection frequency in Croydon depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.

Data from official government food safety agencies