The Purley Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Croydon
The Purley Arms holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 11 October 2023, more than 2 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: 345 Brighton Road, South Croydon, CR2 6ER
How it compares in Croydon
In Croydon, 65% of rated places manage a 5, so The Purley Arms 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% | ← The Purley Arms | |
| 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 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 The Purley Arms 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 Purley Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amigos Burger Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Best One And Meera Food & Wine Retailers - other | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2023 |
| Beas Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 437 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 September 2024 |
| Baris International Food Centre Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2025 |
| Aspens Services At St Giles School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Abbeyfield Sanderstead Society Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2023 |
| Aspens Services At Christ Church C Of E Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Baptist Church Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
Questions about The Purley Arms
What is The Purley Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Purley Arms has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Croydon Council on 11 October 2023.
Is The Purley Arms 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Purley Arms last inspected?
The Purley Arms was last inspected on 11 October 2023, more than 2 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 The Purley Arms?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Purley Arms compare to other places in Croydon?
65% of the 2,816 rated food businesses in Croydon hold the top rating of 5, while The Purley Arms holds a 4. 690 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Croydon Council inspects The Purley Arms 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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