Crystal Palace Organic Fruit And Veg food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Croydon
Crystal Palace Organic Fruit And Veg holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 7 March 2018, more than 8 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: 9 Central Hill, Upper Norwood, London, SE19 1BG
How it compares in Croydon
In Croydon, 65% of rated places manage a 5, so Crystal Palace Organic Fruit And Veg sits behind roughly 1,830 nearby businesses. 25% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,830 | 65% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 690 | 25% | ← Crystal Palace Organic Fruit And Veg | |
| 3 out of 5 | 175 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 81 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 318 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Crystal Palace Organic Fruit And Veg 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 Crystal Palace Organic Fruit And Veg, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alistairs American Diner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| Antenna Studios Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2018 |
| 56 Westow Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2025 |
| Admiral Casino Retailers - other | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2022 |
| Always inclusive ltd Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2024 |
| Arin Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Asda Express / BP Service Station Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| Anerley Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
Questions about Crystal Palace Organic Fruit And Veg
What is Crystal Palace Organic Fruit And Veg's food hygiene rating?
Crystal Palace Organic Fruit And Veg has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Croydon Council on 7 March 2018.
Is Crystal Palace Organic Fruit And Veg safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Crystal Palace Organic Fruit And Veg last inspected?
Crystal Palace Organic Fruit And Veg was last inspected on 7 March 2018, more than 8 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 Crystal Palace Organic Fruit And Veg?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Crystal Palace Organic Fruit And Veg compare to other places in Croydon?
65% of the 2,815 rated food businesses in Croydon hold the top rating of 5, while Crystal Palace Organic Fruit And Veg holds a 4. 690 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Croydon Council inspects Crystal Palace Organic Fruit And Veg 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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