Food hygiene ratings in Upper Norwood
There are 113 food businesses in Upper Norwood with a published hygiene rating, restaurants, takeaways, pubs, cafes, shops and school and care kitchens, all inspected by Croydon Council. A further 5 are awaiting a first inspection, or are exempt because they handle too little food to score.
Hygiene standards in Upper Norwood
72% of rated businesses in Upper Norwood hold the top score of 5, and 92% hold a 4 or better. 6 businesses score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
Across Croydon as a whole, 64% of rated food businesses hold a 5. Upper Norwood does better, by 8 percentage points.
| 5 out of 5 | 78 | 72% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 22 | 20% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 2 | 2% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | 3% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | 3% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
Lowest-rated places in Upper Norwood
| Business | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|
| Central Hill Stores Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 9 March 2026 |
| Chi Oriental Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 20 May 2026 |
| Shanghai Wok Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 26 May 2026 |
| Chabela Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 9 May 2026 |
| HopScotch Taprooms Pub/bar/nightclub | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 20 May 2026 |
| The Chevening Hub Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 24 November 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 Upper Norwood
How many food businesses in Upper Norwood have a hygiene rating?
113 food businesses in Upper Norwood have a published food hygiene rating, inspected by Croydon Council. 108 currently hold a score from 0 to 5.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in Upper Norwood?
72% of rated businesses in Upper 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 Upper Norwood?
6 food businesses in Upper Norwood hold a rating of 2 or below, including 0 rated 0 and 3 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 Upper 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 306 places
- South Croydon 276 places
- South Norwood 224 places
- Purley 149 places
- Coulsdon 134 places
- Norbury 131 places
- Kenley 23 places
- Boxpark Croydon 23 places
Food businesses in Upper Norwood
- 400 Rabbits 4 - Good
- 56 Westow 5 - Very good
- Admiral Casino 5 - Very good
- AKM Express Awaiting inspection
- Alistairs American Diner 5 - Very good
- Antenna Studios Cafe 5 - Very good
- Aspens Services At St Joseph's College 5 - Very good
- Azur 5 - Very good
- Best One 4 - Good
- Beulah Vista Care Home 5 - Very good
- Blackbird Bakery 5 - Very good
- Bloom Cafe 5 - Very good
- Brown & Green Cafe 5 - Very good
- Butterfly On The Rock At Fishmongers Plaice 4 - Good
- Caffe Nero 4 - Good
- Central Hill Stores 1 - Major improvement necessary
- Chabela 2 - Some improvement necessary
- Chacarero Empanada House 5 - Very good
- Champagne + Fromage 5 - Very good
- Chi Oriental Restaurant 1 - Major improvement necessary
- Co Food Ltd Awaiting inspection
- Cocktail Embassy 4 - Good
- Cocos Restaurant 5 - Very good
- Copeland's Restaurant & Lounge Limited Awaiting inspection
- Craft And Courage 5 - Very good
- Crown Kebab 5 - Very good
- Crystal Kebab 4 - Good
- Crystal Palace Organic Fruit And Veg 4 - Good
- Crystal Palace Rainbow Nursery 5 - Very good
- Crystal Pantry Cafe 4 - Good
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Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Towns are derived from the addresses each council publishes.