Food hygiene ratings in South Norwood
There are 220 food businesses in South Norwood with a published hygiene rating, restaurants, takeaways, pubs, cafes, shops and school and care kitchens, all inspected by Croydon Council. A further 12 are awaiting a first inspection, or are exempt because they handle too little food to score.
Hygiene standards in South Norwood
58% of rated businesses in South Norwood hold the top score of 5, and 88% hold a 4 or better. 10 businesses score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
Across Croydon as a whole, 65% of rated food businesses hold a 5. South Norwood does worse, by 7 percentage points, so it is worth checking a specific place rather than assuming.
| 5 out of 5 | 121 | 58% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 62 | 30% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 15 | 7% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 4% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | 1% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
Lowest-rated places in South Norwood
| Business | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|
| Portland Mini Market Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 23 July 2025 |
| S & A Halal Butchers (BB Fatima Foods) Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 16 December 2025 |
| Baller's Pot Of Paradise Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 27 August 2025 |
| Eko Tedo Big Mama Takeaway/sandwich shop | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 15 December 2025 |
| G1 Wine (Wine Express) Retailers - other | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 31 October 2024 |
| Guava Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 18 February 2026 |
| Jerry's Waffles / The Sip & Stuck Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 12 February 2026 |
| Morden News Retailers - other | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 16 April 2024 |
| The Cherry Tree Pub/bar/nightclub | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 16 April 2024 |
| The Kenkey House - Croydon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 16 December 2025 |
A low rating is not a closure order, the business is required to fix what the inspector found. What a low rating means →
Questions about food hygiene in South Norwood
How many food businesses in South Norwood have a hygiene rating?
220 food businesses in South Norwood have a published food hygiene rating, inspected by Croydon Council. 208 currently hold a score from 0 to 5.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in South Norwood?
58% of rated businesses in South Norwood hold a 5, the top score. A 5 is therefore the norm rather than a distinction, which is why anything lower is worth a second look.
Are there any badly rated places in South Norwood?
10 food businesses in South Norwood hold a rating of 2 or below, including 0 rated 0 and 2 rated 1. A low rating is not a closure order, the business is required to fix what the inspector found.
Who inspects food businesses in South Norwood?
Environmental health officers at Croydon Council carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the result.
Nearby towns in Croydon
- Thornton Heath 303 places
- South Croydon 273 places
- Purley 148 places
- Coulsdon 130 places
- Norbury 129 places
- Upper Norwood 115 places
- Kenley 24 places
- Boxpark Croydon 23 places
Food businesses in South Norwood
- 123-Shine Holiday Camp 5 - Very good
- 1885 Lounge 5 - Very good
- A Star Food & Wine 5 - Very good
- A Taste Of Ochie 5 - Very good
- Acacia Care Centre 5 - Very good
- Achieve Together Ltd 5 - Very good
- Aldi Stores Limited 5 - Very good
- Alpha Day Nursery 5 - Very good
- Anthony Stores 4 - Good
- Apna Indian Cuisine 5 - Very good
- Arena Food City 4 - Good
- Arena House 5 - Very good
- Baller's Pot Of Paradise 2 - Some improvement necessary
- Banana Island Bar And Restaurant 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Big Pot Caribbean Awaiting inspection
- Blue Jay Cafe 5 - Very good
- Brown & Green Cafe 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Cafe De Niro 5 - Very good
- Candy Shop 5 - Very good
- Caribbean Best Takeaway 5 - Very good
- Carters 4 - Good
- Caterlink Ltd At St Marks Primary Academy 5 - Very good
- Chave Do Douro 5 - Very good
- Checkpoint Convenience Store 4 - Good
- Cheers Off Licence 4 - Good
- Chicken Express 4 - Good
- Chicken World 5 - Very good
- Chicken World 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Chicory 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Chilli And Spice 4 - Good
Showing 30 of 220 businesses in South Norwood. Search for a specific place →
Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Towns are derived from the addresses each council publishes.