Chave Do Douro food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Croydon
Chave Do Douro 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 31 January 2025, 17 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: 281 South Norwood Hill, South Norwood, London, SE25 6DP
How it compares in Croydon
That puts Chave Do Douro 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% | ← Chave Do Douro | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Chave Do Douro 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 Chave Do Douro, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alive Foodbank At Elim Pentecostal Church Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2025 |
| Antenna Studios Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2018 |
| A R Projects Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2024 |
| Anointed Apostolic Church Food Bank Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 September 2024 |
| Achieve Together Ltd Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2023 |
| Alistairs American Diner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| A Star Food & Wine Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Acacia Care Centre Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
Questions about Chave Do Douro
What is Chave Do Douro's food hygiene rating?
Chave Do Douro has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Croydon Council on 31 January 2025.
Is Chave Do Douro 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 Chave Do Douro last inspected?
Chave Do Douro was last inspected on 31 January 2025, 17 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 Chave Do Douro?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Chave Do Douro compare to other places in Croydon?
65% of the 2,816 rated food businesses in Croydon hold the top rating of 5, and Chave Do Douro is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Croydon Council inspects Chave Do Douro 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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