Checkpoint Convenience Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Croydon
Checkpoint Convenience Store 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 24 January 2024, 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: 77 High Street, South Norwood, London, SE25 6EA
How it compares in Croydon
In Croydon, 65% of rated places manage a 5, so Checkpoint Convenience Store 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% | ← Checkpoint Convenience Store | |
| 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 Checkpoint Convenience Store 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 Checkpoint Convenience Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1885 Lounge Pub/bar/nightclub | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2024 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2018 |
| Apna Indian Cuisine Takeaway/sandwich shop | 269 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| Acacia Care Centre Caring Premises | 390 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Achieve Together Ltd Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2023 |
| A Star Food & Wine Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| 123-Shine Holiday Camp Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| A Taste Of Ochie Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
Questions about Checkpoint Convenience Store
What is Checkpoint Convenience Store's food hygiene rating?
Checkpoint Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Croydon Council on 24 January 2024.
Is Checkpoint Convenience Store 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 Checkpoint Convenience Store last inspected?
Checkpoint Convenience Store was last inspected on 24 January 2024, 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 Checkpoint Convenience Store?
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 Checkpoint Convenience Store compare to other places in Croydon?
65% of the 2,816 rated food businesses in Croydon hold the top rating of 5, while Checkpoint Convenience Store holds a 4. 690 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Croydon Council inspects Checkpoint Convenience Store 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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