Smacks Hamburgers food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Croydon
Smacks Hamburgers holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 November 2025, 8 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: 31 Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7JJ
How it compares in Croydon
That puts Smacks Hamburgers among the 1,830 places in Croydon holding top marks, 65% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,830 | 65% | ← Smacks Hamburgers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 690 | 25% | ||
| 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
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 Smacks Hamburgers 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 Smacks Hamburgers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agrobeso African Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2024 |
| Angels Unlimited Nursery Caring Premises | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Age UK Other catering premises | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2017 |
| ACR Wines Retailers - other | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2023 |
| Amazing Grace Nursery Caring Premises | 201 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Admiral Casino Retailers - other | 362 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2021 |
| Achieve Together Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| Achieve Together Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
Questions about Smacks Hamburgers
What is Smacks Hamburgers's food hygiene rating?
Smacks Hamburgers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Croydon Council on 8 November 2025.
Is Smacks Hamburgers safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Smacks Hamburgers last inspected?
Smacks Hamburgers was last inspected on 8 November 2025, 8 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 Smacks Hamburgers?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Smacks Hamburgers compare to other places in Croydon?
65% of the 2,816 rated food businesses in Croydon hold the top rating of 5, and Smacks Hamburgers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Croydon Council inspects Smacks Hamburgers 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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