Swami Convenience Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Croydon
Swami Convenience Store 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 22 August 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 18 Sydenham Road, Croydon, CR0 2EF
How it compares in Croydon
That puts Swami Convenience Store 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% | ← Swami Convenience Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Swami Convenience Store 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 Swami Convenience Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany Lodge Nursing Home Caring Premises | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2025 |
| Ark Start Oval Nursery At Ark Oval Primary Academy Caring Premises | 421 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| AM Cafe And Bakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2024 |
| Acts House Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2019 |
| Aces Brunch Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
| Afghan Caravan Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2025 |
| Ark Blake Academy School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2023 |
| Admiral Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2022 |
Questions about Swami Convenience Store
What is Swami Convenience Store's food hygiene rating?
Swami Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Croydon Council on 22 August 2024.
Is Swami Convenience Store 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 Swami Convenience Store last inspected?
Swami Convenience Store was last inspected on 22 August 2024, 22 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 Swami Convenience Store?
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 Swami Convenience Store compare to other places in Croydon?
65% of the 2,816 rated food businesses in Croydon hold the top rating of 5, and Swami Convenience Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Croydon Council inspects Swami Convenience Store 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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