Tropical Essentials food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Croydon
Tropical Essentials 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 10 June 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: 52 Central Parade, Croydon, CR0 0JD
How it compares in Croydon
In Croydon, 65% of rated places manage a 5, so Tropical Essentials 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% | ← Tropical Essentials | |
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Tropical Essentials, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2025 |
| Fingers Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2025 |
| Al Baikk Grill Ltd At Kuku's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2024 |
| Costa Coffee New Addington Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2021 |
| Eat Well Meat Retailers - other | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Co Op Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 224 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2018 |
| Addington Heights Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2025 |
Questions about Tropical Essentials
What is Tropical Essentials's food hygiene rating?
Tropical Essentials has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Croydon Council on 10 June 2024.
Is Tropical Essentials 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 Tropical Essentials last inspected?
Tropical Essentials was last inspected on 10 June 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 Tropical Essentials compare to other places in Croydon?
65% of the 2,816 rated food businesses in Croydon hold the top rating of 5, while Tropical Essentials holds a 4. 690 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Croydon Council inspects Tropical Essentials 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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