Food Hygiene Ratings in Croydon

3,122 food businesses in the source snapshot. Average rating: 4.5 out of 5. 64.3% rated "very good".

3,122
Businesses
4.5/5
Average Rating
58
Rated 0 or 1
64.3%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good64.3%1,854
Good24.7%711
Satisfactory5.9%171
Improvement Needed3.1%89
Major Improvement1.9%54
Urgent Improvement0.1%4

Business types

Retailers - other63320.3%
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen58618.8%
Other catering premises52716.9%
Takeaway/sandwich shop41813.4%
Caring Premises40713.0%
Mobile caterer1735.5%
School/college/university1304.2%
Retailers - supermarkets/hyper792.5%

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. Inspections are carried out by trained environmental health officers; not every registered business has a published rating. 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 3,122 registered food businesses for Croydon. Of these, 2,883 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 64.3% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.5 out of 5. The snapshot contains 58 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.

Source snapshots

Retrieval is not an inspection date. Ratings may change; verify individual businesses with the official authority. Missing or conflicting results are not counted as a pass.

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
Amo La PastaCR0 1LD0Sep 15, 2026
Chai KadaiCR0 1DN0Sep 08, 2026
Phoenix City Chinese TakeawayCR0 3JJ0Jun 24, 2026
Rio LoungeCR0 6BB0Jul 04, 2026
A & A London RoadCR7 6JG1Mar 13, 2026
Active Future CroydonCR0 2HN1Aug 20, 2026
ArisekidzSE25 4RB1Aug 20, 2026
AXIVMCR8 1May 15, 2025
Bantama Dwam African MarketCR0 0JB1Jun 25, 2026
Broom Road Food & WineCR0 8NG1Feb 25, 2026
Cafe HavanaSW16 4BE1Sep 14, 2026
Cafe HavanaSW16 4BE1Sep 14, 2026
Central Hill StoresSE19 1BS1Mar 09, 2026
Chi Oriental RestaurantSE19 1RX1May 20, 2026
Chicken Corner Aka Chicken DelightCR0 2TF1Apr 01, 2026

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in Croydon have a 5 rating?+

The source snapshot contains 1,854 food businesses in Croydon with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 64.3% 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