Orange Local food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Croydon
Orange Local holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 4 November 2021, more than 4 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: 57 Limpsfield Road, South Croydon, CR2 9LB
How it compares in Croydon
In Croydon, 65% of rated places manage a 5, so Orange Local 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% | ← Orange Local | |
| 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 Orange Local 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 Orange Local, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BLIP Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Aspens Services At Gresham Primary School School/college/university | 296 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2024 |
| All Saints Church Hall Other catering premises | 348 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2024 |
| Addington House Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2023 |
| CFL (Counselling For Life) At United Reformed Church Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2024 |
Questions about Orange Local
What is Orange Local's food hygiene rating?
Orange Local has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Croydon Council on 4 November 2021.
Is Orange Local 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Orange Local last inspected?
Orange Local was last inspected on 4 November 2021, more than 4 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 Orange Local?
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 Orange Local compare to other places in Croydon?
65% of the 2,816 rated food businesses in Croydon hold the top rating of 5, while Orange Local holds a 4. 690 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Croydon Council inspects Orange Local 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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