Memory Gate Photo Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Croydon
Memory Gate Photo Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 December 2021, more than 4 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Croydon House, 1 Peall Road, Croydon, CR0 3EX
How it compares in Croydon
That puts Memory Gate Photo Cafe among the 1,830 places in Croydon holding top marks, 65% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,830 | 65% | ← Memory Gate Photo Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 690 | 25% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 176 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 81 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 317 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Memory Gate Photo Cafe none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Memory Gate Photo Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| After School Club @ Gonville Academy Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2022 |
| AT & K - BP, Morrisons Daily, Costa Express & Greggs Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| ASKI Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Andrew's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Ama Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
Questions about Memory Gate Photo Cafe
What is Memory Gate Photo Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Memory Gate Photo Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Croydon Council on 15 December 2021.
Is Memory Gate Photo Cafe safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Memory Gate Photo Cafe last inspected?
Memory Gate Photo Cafe was last inspected on 15 December 2021, more than 4 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Croydon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Memory Gate Photo Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Memory Gate Photo Cafe compare to other places in Croydon?
65% of the 2,816 rated food businesses in Croydon hold the top rating of 5, and Memory Gate Photo Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Croydon Council inspects Memory Gate Photo Cafe and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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