Magic Corn Croydon food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Croydon
Magic Corn Croydon holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 19 May 2023, more than 3 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: Magic Corn Kiosk, Whitgift Centre, Croydon, CR0 1UZ
How it compares in Croydon
In Croydon, 65% of rated places manage a 5, so Magic Corn Croydon sits behind roughly 1,830 nearby businesses. 25% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,830 | 65% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 690 | 25% | ← Magic Corn Croydon | |
| 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 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 Magic Corn Croydon 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 Magic Corn Croydon, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admiral Other catering premises | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2022 |
| Auntie Anne's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2025 |
| Abad Supermarket Retailers - other | 251 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Art & Craft CR0 Pub/bar/nightclub | 306 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2019 |
| Afghan Caravan Takeaway/sandwich shop | 411 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2025 |
| Aces Brunch Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
| Aither Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2025 |
| AFC Chicken & Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2024 |
Questions about Magic Corn Croydon
What is Magic Corn Croydon's food hygiene rating?
Magic Corn Croydon has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Croydon Council on 19 May 2023.
Is Magic Corn Croydon safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Magic Corn Croydon last inspected?
Magic Corn Croydon was last inspected on 19 May 2023, more than 3 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 Magic Corn Croydon?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Magic Corn Croydon compare to other places in Croydon?
65% of the 2,816 rated food businesses in Croydon hold the top rating of 5, while Magic Corn Croydon holds a 4. 690 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Croydon Council inspects Magic Corn Croydon 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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