The Tava Shop food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Croydon
The Tava Shop holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 May 2026, 2 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: 248A High Street, Croydon, CR0 1NF
How it compares in Croydon
That puts The Tava Shop 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% | ← The Tava Shop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Tava Shop 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 The Tava Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atara Nail Bar Retailers - other | 5 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2020 |
| Aachi's Indian Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Anna's Thai Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| Aither Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 303 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2025 |
| Abshar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 413 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2026 |
| Babsgrill Other catering premises | 427 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2024 |
| Art & Craft CR0 Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2019 |
| Bai Thai Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2025 |
Questions about The Tava Shop
What is The Tava Shop's food hygiene rating?
The Tava Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Croydon Council on 2 May 2026.
Is The Tava Shop 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Tava Shop last inspected?
The Tava Shop was last inspected on 2 May 2026, 2 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 The Tava Shop?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Tava Shop compare to other places in Croydon?
65% of the 2,816 rated food businesses in Croydon hold the top rating of 5, and The Tava Shop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Croydon Council inspects The Tava 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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