3,145 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.5 out of 5. 64.7% rated "very good".
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.
The source snapshot contains 3,145 registered food businesses for Croydon. Of these, 2,813 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 64.7% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.5 out of 5. The snapshot contains 44 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they required 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.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix City Chinese Takeaway | CR0 3JJ | 0 | Jun 24, 2026 |
| Rio Lounge | CR0 6BB | 0 | Jul 04, 2026 |
| A & A London Road | CR7 6JG | 1 | Mar 13, 2026 |
| AXIVM | CR8 | 1 | May 15, 2025 |
| Bantama Dwam African Market | CR0 0JB | 1 | Jun 25, 2026 |
| Broom Road Food & Wine | CR0 8NG | 1 | Feb 25, 2026 |
| Cameron's Kitchen | CR0 3JJ | 1 | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Central Hill Stores | SE19 1BS | 1 | Mar 09, 2026 |
| Chai Kadai | CR0 1DN | 1 | Jun 17, 2026 |
| Chi Oriental Restaurant | SE19 1RX | 1 | May 20, 2026 |
| Chicken Corner Aka Chicken Delight | CR0 2TF | 1 | Apr 01, 2026 |
| Dr Boba | CR0 | 1 | Jan 07, 2026 |
| Emeka's Glow Foods | CR0 | 1 | Mar 27, 2026 |
| Fat Boyz Cafe And All Under One Roof | CR2 8JJ | 1 | Mar 04, 2026 |
| Frank Drummond Newsagents | CR0 2DG | 1 | Jun 16, 2025 |
The source snapshot contains 1,819 food businesses in Croydon with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 64.7% 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.
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.
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.