S & S Food And Wine food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Croydon
S & S Food And Wine 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 22 November 2023, more than 2 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: 195C St James's Road, Croydon, CR0 2BZ
How it compares in Croydon
In Croydon, 65% of rated places manage a 5, so S & S Food And Wine 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% | ← S & S Food And Wine | |
| 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 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 S & S Food And Wine 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 S & S Food And Wine, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany Lodge Nursing Home Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2025 |
| AM Cafe And Bakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2024 |
| Ark Start Oval Nursery At Ark Oval Primary Academy Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Acts House Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2019 |
| Ark Blake Academy School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2023 |
| Aces Brunch Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
| Afghan Caravan Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2025 |
| Alma Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2024 |
Questions about S & S Food And Wine
What is S & S Food And Wine's food hygiene rating?
S & S Food And Wine has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Croydon Council on 22 November 2023.
Is S & S Food And Wine 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 S & S Food And Wine last inspected?
S & S Food And Wine was last inspected on 22 November 2023, more than 2 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 S & S Food And Wine?
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 S & S Food And Wine compare to other places in Croydon?
65% of the 2,816 rated food businesses in Croydon hold the top rating of 5, while S & S Food And Wine holds a 4. 690 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Croydon Council inspects S & S Food And Wine 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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