What is the average food hygiene rating in Croydon?

The average food hygiene rating in Croydon is 4.49 out of 5, across 2,816 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does Croydon compare with the national average for food hygiene?

64.7% of rated premises in Croydon hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 15.0 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Croydon 302 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.

How many restaurants in Croydon have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

1,823 food businesses in Croydon hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 64.7% of the 2,816 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 30 May 2026.

How many food businesses in Croydon have a low hygiene rating?

117 food businesses in Croydon are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 4 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.

What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?

The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.

Where does this Croydon food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Croydon (3,124 establishments on record, 2,816 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

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Food Hygiene Ratings in Croydon

In Croydon, 64.7% of 2,816 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.49/5. These figures cover 3,124 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Croydon has 1,823 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 2,816 rated premises (64.7%). 117 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 30 May 2026.

5★ share: 64.7%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: -15.0 pp
National rank: 302 / 328

Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.

Rating distribution in Croydon

5★ Very Good

1,823 (64.7%)

4★ Good

697 (24.8%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

179 (6.4%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

79 (2.8%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

34 (1.2%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

4 (0.1%)

Plus 292 awaiting inspection and 16 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 292 awaiting inspection and 16 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Croydon: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Croydon?: The average food hygiene rating in Croydon is 4.49 out of 5, across 2,816 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Croydon compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 64.7% of rated premises in Croydon hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 15.0 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Croydon 302 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
How many restaurants in Croydon have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 1,823 food businesses in Croydon hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 64.7% of the 2,816 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 30 May 2026.
How many food businesses in Croydon have a low hygiene rating?: 117 food businesses in Croydon are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 4 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?: The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
Where does this Croydon food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Croydon (3,124 establishments on record, 2,816 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

Food hygiene ratings by area in Croydon

CR01,349 places · 66% 5★

Top-rated places in Croydon

Caffe NeroRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 45 George Street, Croydon · CR0 1LB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 30 May 2026
Global VegMobile caterer · Pitch 63, Surrey Street Market, Surrey Street, Croydon
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 30 May 2026
KD'S Delight CateringTakeaway/sandwich shop · 70 Lower Addiscombe Road, Croydon · CR0 6AB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 30 May 2026
Cafe PamelaOther catering premises · SE25
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 May 2026
Favoursome TreatsOther catering premises · CR2
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 May 2026
Delhi KitchenTakeaway/sandwich shop · 17 Woodside Green, South Norwood, London · SE25 5EY
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 24 May 2026
Mab's CakeOther catering premises · CR0
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 23 May 2026
Enterprise Lounge At Croydon MencapCaring Premises · 60 - 61 Leslie Park Road, Croydon · CR0 6TP
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 22 May 2026
Pop-In CentreCaring Premises · Crescent Resource Centre, 1 Salcot Crescent, Croydon · CR0 0JG
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 22 May 2026
Little Learners Day NurseryCaring Premises · Beaumont School House, Old Lodge Lane, Purley · CR8 4DN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
The YARDBOX Real Taste Of Jamaican FoodOther catering premises · CR0
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
Kamari The Authentic GreekRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 25 Westow Street, Upper Norwood, London · SE19 3RY
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 18 May 2026

Places needing improvement in Croydon

Chai KadaiRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 24 - 26 South End, Croydon · CR0 1DN
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 25 February 2026
Everydays RestaurantRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 136 North End, Croydon · CR0 1UE
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 12 December 2025
KothuRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Restaurant, 48 - 50 South End, Croydon · CR0 1DP
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 7 February 2026
Arisekidz At John Wood Primary & NurseryCaring Premises · John Wood Primary And Nursery Academy, Dartnell Road, Croydon · CR0 6JA
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 3 February 2026
Fat Boyz Cafe And All Under One RoofRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 173 Selsdon Park Road, South Croydon · CR2 8JJ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 4 March 2026
Lobo Seafood SuperstoresRetailers - other · 186 London Road, Croydon · CR0 2TE
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 11 December 2024
S & A Halal Butchers (BB Fatima Foods)Retailers - other · 7 Market Parade, Portland Road, South Norwood, London · SE25 4PP
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 16 December 2025
Jamaican Vibes Jerk Restaurant & Seafood At Jamaican JerkTakeaway/sandwich shop · 46 Lower Addiscombe Road, Croydon · CR0 6AA
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 6 January 2026

A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 3,124 real Food Standards Agency records for Croydon, of which 2,816 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.