Philipopolis European Food Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Croydon
Philipopolis European Food Shop holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the shop that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 3 October 2025, 9 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: 83 Thornton Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 6BD
How it compares in Croydon
A 2 is rare: only 81 of 2,816 rated places in Croydon score this low, about one in 35. By contrast 65% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,830 | 65% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 690 | 25% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 176 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 81 | 3% | ← Philipopolis European Food Shop | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- 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 Philipopolis European Food Shop the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Philipopolis European Food Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| After School Club @ Gonville Academy Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2022 |
| Andrew's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| ASKI Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Age UK Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2017 |
| Agrobeso African Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2024 |
| ACR Wines Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2023 |
| Angels Unlimited Nursery Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Amazing Grace Nursery Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
Questions about Philipopolis European Food Shop
What is Philipopolis European Food Shop's food hygiene rating?
Philipopolis European Food Shop has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Croydon Council on 3 October 2025.
Is Philipopolis European Food Shop safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Philipopolis European Food Shop last inspected?
Philipopolis European Food Shop was last inspected on 3 October 2025, 9 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 Philipopolis European Food Shop?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Philipopolis European Food Shop compare to other places in Croydon?
65% of the 2,816 rated food businesses in Croydon hold the top rating of 5, while Philipopolis European Food Shop holds a 2. 81 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Croydon Council inspects Philipopolis European Food Shop 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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A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Croydon, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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