What is the average food hygiene rating in CR0?

The average food hygiene rating in the CR0 postcode area of Croydon is 4.47 out of 5, across 1,211 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How many restaurants in CR0 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

799 food businesses in the CR0 postcode area of Croydon hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 66% of the 1,211 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 30 May 2026.

How many food businesses in CR0 have a low hygiene rating?

60 food businesses in the CR0 postcode area of 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 CR0 food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the CR0 postcode area of Croydon (1,349 establishments on record, 1,211 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 CR0

Restaurants, takeaways and cafes in the CR0 postcode area of Croydon hold an average food hygiene rating of 4.47/5, with 66% rated 5 (Very Good). Covers 1,349 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

CR0 (Croydon) has 799 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 1,211 rated premises (66%). 60 premises are rated 2 or below. The most recent inspection on record is dated 30 May 2026.

Rating distribution in CR0

5★ Very Good

799 (66%)

4★ Good

273 (22.5%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

79 (6.5%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

37 (3.1%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

19 (1.6%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

4 (0.3%)

Plus 131 awaiting inspection and 7 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Food hygiene in CR0: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in CR0?: The average food hygiene rating in the CR0 postcode area of Croydon is 4.47 out of 5, across 1,211 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How many restaurants in CR0 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 799 food businesses in the CR0 postcode area of Croydon hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 66% of the 1,211 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 30 May 2026.
How many food businesses in CR0 have a low hygiene rating?: 60 food businesses in the CR0 postcode area of 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 CR0 food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the CR0 postcode area of Croydon (1,349 establishments on record, 1,211 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.

Top-rated places in CR0

Caffe NeroRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 45 George Street, Croydon · CR0 1LB
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
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
The YARDBOX Real Taste Of Jamaican FoodOther catering premises · CR0
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
Croydon SupermarketRetailers - other · 277 High Street, Croydon · CR0 1QH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 16 May 2026
Green ShopRetailers - other · 15 Lower Addiscombe Road, Croydon · CR0 6PQ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 15 May 2026
Little Elms Day CareCaring Premises · 2 South Way, Croydon · CR0 8RP
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 14 May 2026
Methodist Church Home For The ElderlyCaring Premises · Mha Hall Grange, 17 Shirley Church Road, Croydon · CR0 5EF
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 14 May 2026
Cherith LabsOther catering premises · CR0
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 13 May 2026
Pret A MangerTakeaway/sandwich shop · 93A George Street, Croydon · CR0 1LD
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 11 May 2026

Places needing improvement in CR0

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
Lobo Seafood SuperstoresRetailers - other · 186 London Road, Croydon · CR0 2TE
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 11 December 2024
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
The OrchardPub/bar/nightclub · The Orchard Public House, 112 Cherry Orchard Road, Croydon · CR0 6BA
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 25 March 2026
Chicken Corner Aka Chicken DelightTakeaway/sandwich shop · 238 London Road, Croydon · CR0 2TF
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 1 April 2026

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 1,349 real Food Standards Agency records for the CR0 postcode area, of which 1,211 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. 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.