Shirley Bar-B-Q Pit food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Croydon
Shirley Bar-B-Q Pit 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 29 July 2024, 23 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: 808 Wickham Road, Croydon, CR0 8EB
How it compares in Croydon
That puts Shirley Bar-B-Q Pit 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% | ← Shirley Bar-B-Q Pit | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Shirley Bar-B-Q Pit 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 Shirley Bar-B-Q Pit, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beckmead School School/college/university | 217 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Bethlem Royal Hospital Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| Bethlem Shop T/A Tuk Inn Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2024 |
| Bites N Melts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| Bella Napoli Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| 08 Express Chinese Cuisine Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 May 2025 |
| Beluga Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| 3 Gents Event Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
Questions about Shirley Bar-B-Q Pit
What is Shirley Bar-B-Q Pit's food hygiene rating?
Shirley Bar-B-Q Pit has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Croydon Council on 29 July 2024.
Is Shirley Bar-B-Q Pit 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 Shirley Bar-B-Q Pit last inspected?
Shirley Bar-B-Q Pit was last inspected on 29 July 2024, 23 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 Shirley Bar-B-Q Pit?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Shirley Bar-B-Q Pit compare to other places in Croydon?
65% of the 2,816 rated food businesses in Croydon hold the top rating of 5, and Shirley Bar-B-Q Pit is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Croydon Council inspects Shirley Bar-B-Q Pit 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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