Sambal Express food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Croydon
Sambal Express holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 May 2025, 14 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 332 London Road, Croydon, CR0 2TJ
How it compares in Croydon
That puts Sambal Express 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% | ← Sambal Express | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Sambal Express 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 Sambal Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASKI Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Aces Brunch Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
| Acts House Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2019 |
| AFC Chicken & Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2024 |
| Admiral Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2022 |
| Albany Lodge Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2025 |
| Aayush Ltd At Access Self Storage Croydon Distributors/Transporters | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 July 2022 |
| Abad Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
Questions about Sambal Express
What is Sambal Express's food hygiene rating?
Sambal Express has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Croydon Council on 4 May 2025.
Is Sambal Express 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sambal Express last inspected?
Sambal Express was last inspected on 4 May 2025, 14 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 Sambal Express?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sambal Express compare to other places in Croydon?
65% of the 2,816 rated food businesses in Croydon hold the top rating of 5, and Sambal Express is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Croydon Council inspects Sambal Express 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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