The Amped Cafe At London South Bank University food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Croydon
The Amped Cafe At London South Bank University holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen 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 21 February 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: Electric House, 3 Wellesley Road, Croydon, CR0 2AG
How it compares in Croydon
In Croydon, 65% of rated places manage a 5, so The Amped Cafe At London South Bank University 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% | ← The Amped Cafe At London South Bank University | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 The Amped Cafe At London South Bank University 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 The Amped Cafe At London South Bank University, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admiral Other catering premises | 244 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2022 |
| Afghan Caravan Takeaway/sandwich shop | 277 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2025 |
| Auntie Anne's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 280 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2025 |
| Abad Supermarket Retailers - other | 352 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Art & Craft CR0 Pub/bar/nightclub | 371 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2019 |
| Aither Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2025 |
| Aces Brunch Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
| AFC Chicken & Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2024 |
Questions about The Amped Cafe At London South Bank University
What is The Amped Cafe At London South Bank University's food hygiene rating?
The Amped Cafe At London South Bank University has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Croydon Council on 21 February 2024.
Is The Amped Cafe At London South Bank University 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 school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Amped Cafe At London South Bank University last inspected?
The Amped Cafe At London South Bank University was last inspected on 21 February 2024, more than 2 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 The Amped Cafe At London South Bank University?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Amped Cafe At London South Bank University compare to other places in Croydon?
65% of the 2,816 rated food businesses in Croydon hold the top rating of 5, while The Amped Cafe At London South Bank University holds a 4. 690 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Croydon Council inspects The Amped Cafe At London South Bank University 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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