VTK Grocery food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Crawley
VTK Grocery holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 June 2025, 13 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: VTK Grocery Ltd, 8 The Parade, Northgate, RH10 8DT
How it compares in Crawley
That puts VTK Grocery among the 743 places in Crawley holding top marks, 90% 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 | 743 | 90% | ← VTK Grocery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 61 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 131 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 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 VTK Grocery 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 VTK Grocery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chartwells At Northgate Primary School School/college/university | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Cafe Courage School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2024 |
| 58 Express Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Caddies Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Caprinos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Caramello/Gusturi Romanesti/Tasty Burger-The Boulevard/The Athenian-Crawley/Coqfighter/Gourmet Burger Kitchen/Mykos Gyros/WingDrop/Rudi's Burgers/Hawkins Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2025 |
| Chicken Cottage Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Buzz Bingo Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
Questions about VTK Grocery
What is VTK Grocery's food hygiene rating?
VTK Grocery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Crawley Council on 11 June 2025.
Is VTK Grocery 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was VTK Grocery last inspected?
VTK Grocery was last inspected on 11 June 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Crawley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at VTK Grocery?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does VTK Grocery compare to other places in Crawley?
90% of the 827 rated food businesses in Crawley hold the top rating of 5, and VTK Grocery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Crawley Council inspects VTK Grocery 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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