Companion Chinese Takeaway food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Croydon
Companion Chinese Takeaway holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the takeaway that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Companion Chinese Takeaway was inspected on 22 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Only 5% of rated food businesses in Croydon score 0 to 2 like this, so a low rating here is the exception, not the norm. See all Croydon ratings →
Address: 143 Milne Park East, Croydon, CR0 0BF
How this rating has changed
Companion Chinese Takeaway has gone backwards: it held a 3 before its inspection on 22 July 2026, and now holds a 2. A rating of 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 22 July 2026 | 3 2 | Worse |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Croydon
A 2 is rare: only 84 of 2,836 rated places in Croydon score this low, about one in 34. By contrast 64% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,824 | 64% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 703 | 25% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 177 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 84 | 3% | ← Companion Chinese Takeaway | |
| 1 out of 5 | 46 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 315 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 Improvement necessary
- 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 the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
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 |
| 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 |
| Costa Coffee New Addington Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2021 |
Questions about Companion Chinese Takeaway
What is Companion Chinese Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
Companion Chinese Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Croydon Council on 22 July 2026.
Is Companion Chinese Takeaway safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Companion Chinese Takeaway last inspected?
Companion Chinese Takeaway was last inspected on 22 July 2026, a month 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 "improvement necessary", 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?
64% of the 2,836 rated food businesses in Croydon hold the top rating of 5, while Companion Chinese Takeaway holds a 2. 84 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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A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Croydon, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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