1885 Lounge food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Croydon
1885 Lounge holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 March 2024, 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: 20 High Street, South Norwood, London, SE25 6EZ
How it compares in Croydon
That puts 1885 Lounge 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% | ← 1885 Lounge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 1885 Lounge 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 1885 Lounge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2018 |
| Apna Indian Cuisine Takeaway/sandwich shop | 249 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| Acacia Care Centre Caring Premises | 302 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Achieve Together Ltd Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2023 |
| A Star Food & Wine Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| 123-Shine Holiday Camp Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| A Taste Of Ochie Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
| Arena House Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
Questions about 1885 Lounge
What is 1885 Lounge's food hygiene rating?
1885 Lounge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Croydon Council on 22 March 2024.
Is 1885 Lounge 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was 1885 Lounge last inspected?
1885 Lounge was last inspected on 22 March 2024, 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 1885 Lounge?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does 1885 Lounge compare to other places in Croydon?
65% of the 2,816 rated food businesses in Croydon hold the top rating of 5, and 1885 Lounge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Croydon Council inspects 1885 Lounge 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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