Guava Grill food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Croydon
Guava Grill holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the takeaway that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 18 February 2026, 4 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: 243 Portland Road, South Norwood, London, SE25 4XB
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% | ← Guava Grill | |
| 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 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 Guava Grill 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 Guava Grill, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arena House Caring Premises | 337 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Alpha Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Apna Indian Cuisine Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| Ashburton Food & Wine Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2024 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2018 |
| 1885 Lounge Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2024 |
| Aim High Dance Academy Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2024 |
| Acacia Care Centre Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
Questions about Guava Grill
What is Guava Grill's food hygiene rating?
Guava Grill has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Croydon Council on 18 February 2026.
Is Guava Grill safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway 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 Guava Grill last inspected?
Guava Grill was last inspected on 18 February 2026, 4 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 Guava Grill?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 Guava Grill compare to other places in Croydon?
65% of the 2,816 rated food businesses in Croydon hold the top rating of 5, while Guava Grill holds a 2. 81 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Croydon Council inspects Guava Grill 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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Is this your business?
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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