Whelans food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Croydon
Whelans holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 21 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: 13-15 Selsdon Road, South Croydon, CR2 6PW
How it compares in Croydon
In Croydon, 65% of rated places manage a 5, so Whelans 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% | ← Whelans | |
| 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 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 Whelans 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 Whelans, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abshar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 365 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2026 |
| Achieve Together Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Aachi's Indian Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Anna's Thai Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| Atara Nail Bar Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2020 |
| Aither Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2025 |
| Aspens Services At St Giles School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Babsgrill Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2024 |
Questions about Whelans
What is Whelans's food hygiene rating?
Whelans has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Croydon Council on 21 November 2023.
Is Whelans 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Whelans last inspected?
Whelans was last inspected on 21 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 Whelans?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Whelans compare to other places in Croydon?
65% of the 2,816 rated food businesses in Croydon hold the top rating of 5, while Whelans holds a 4. 690 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Croydon Council inspects Whelans 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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