Pond Fish & Chips & Kebab / Shawarma & Shake food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Croydon
Pond Fish & Chips & Kebab / Shawarma & Shake holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 May 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: 11 Thornton Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 6BD
How it compares in Croydon
That puts Pond Fish & Chips & Kebab / Shawarma & Shake 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% | ← Pond Fish & Chips & Kebab / Shawarma & Shake | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 690 | 25% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 175 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 81 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 318 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Pond Fish & Chips & Kebab / Shawarma & Shake, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| After School Club @ Gonville Academy Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2022 |
| Andrew's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| ASKI Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Age UK Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2017 |
| Agrobeso African Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2024 |
| ACR Wines Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2023 |
| Angels Unlimited Nursery Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Amazing Grace Nursery Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
Questions about Pond Fish & Chips & Kebab / Shawarma & Shake
What is Pond Fish & Chips & Kebab / Shawarma & Shake's food hygiene rating?
Pond Fish & Chips & Kebab / Shawarma & Shake has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Croydon Council on 9 May 2024.
Is Pond Fish & Chips & Kebab / Shawarma & Shake 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Pond Fish & Chips & Kebab / Shawarma & Shake last inspected?
Pond Fish & Chips & Kebab / Shawarma & Shake was last inspected on 9 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Croydon Council rather than by the business.
How does Pond Fish & Chips & Kebab / Shawarma & Shake compare to other places in Croydon?
65% of the 2,815 rated food businesses in Croydon hold the top rating of 5, and Pond Fish & Chips & Kebab / Shawarma & Shake is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Croydon Council inspects Pond Fish & Chips & Kebab / Shawarma & Shake 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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