Haven Flats food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Croydon
Haven Flats holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises 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 22 December 2023, 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: 1070-1072 London Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7ND
How it compares in Croydon
In Croydon, 65% of rated places manage a 5, so Haven Flats 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% | ← Haven Flats | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Haven Flats 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 Haven Flats, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airah Care Caring Premises | 410 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2025 |
| Amigos Burgers And Shakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Ambala Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2026 |
| Archie's Burger & Shakes Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2024 |
| After School Club @ Gonville Academy Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2022 |
| Andrew's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Affogato Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2024 |
| ACR Wines Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2023 |
Questions about Haven Flats
What is Haven Flats's food hygiene rating?
Haven Flats has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Croydon Council on 22 December 2023.
Is Haven Flats 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 care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Haven Flats last inspected?
Haven Flats was last inspected on 22 December 2023, 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 Haven Flats?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Haven Flats compare to other places in Croydon?
65% of the 2,816 rated food businesses in Croydon hold the top rating of 5, while Haven Flats holds a 4. 690 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Croydon Council inspects Haven Flats 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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