Companion Chinese Takeaway food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Croydon
Companion Chinese Takeaway holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 13 November 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 143 Milne Park East, Croydon, CR0 0BF
How it compares in Croydon
In Croydon, 65% of rated places manage a 5, so Companion Chinese Takeaway sits behind roughly 2,520 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,830 | 65% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 690 | 25% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 176 | 6% | ← Companion Chinese Takeaway | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Companion Chinese Takeaway 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 Companion Chinese Takeaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Addington Heights Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2025 |
| China Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2025 |
| Fingers Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2024 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2026 |
| Calley Down Respite Care Unit Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2025 |
| Charcoal Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2025 |
| Al Baikk Grill Ltd At Kuku's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2024 |
Questions about Companion Chinese Takeaway
What is Companion Chinese Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
Companion Chinese Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Croydon Council on 13 November 2024.
Is Companion Chinese Takeaway safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Companion Chinese Takeaway last inspected?
Companion Chinese Takeaway was last inspected on 13 November 2024, 20 months 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 Companion Chinese Takeaway?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Companion Chinese Takeaway compare to other places in Croydon?
65% of the 2,816 rated food businesses in Croydon hold the top rating of 5, while Companion Chinese Takeaway holds a 3. 176 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Croydon Council inspects Companion Chinese Takeaway 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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