Houghtons Of London Ltd food hygiene rating
Distributors/Transporters · Croydon
Houghtons Of London Ltd holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the distributor met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 31 May 2022, more than 4 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: Unit 44, Silverwing Industrial Estate, Imperial Way, CR0 4RR
How it compares in Croydon
That puts Houghtons Of London Ltd 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% | ← Houghtons Of London Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Houghtons Of London Ltd 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 Houghtons Of London Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anita's Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| An Nam Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Aunty Connies Childcare Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2023 |
| Aspens Services At St Giles School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Bandon Hill Breakfast And Afterschool Club School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2023 |
| Achieve Together Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2025 |
| Bandons Corner Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Asif Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
Questions about Houghtons Of London Ltd
What is Houghtons Of London Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Houghtons Of London Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Croydon Council on 31 May 2022.
Is Houghtons Of London Ltd 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 distributor to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Houghtons Of London Ltd last inspected?
Houghtons Of London Ltd was last inspected on 31 May 2022, more than 4 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 Houghtons Of London Ltd?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Houghtons Of London Ltd compare to other places in Croydon?
65% of the 2,816 rated food businesses in Croydon hold the top rating of 5, and Houghtons Of London Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Croydon Council inspects Houghtons Of London Ltd 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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