South Norwood Baptist Church Food Bank food hygiene rating
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South Norwood Baptist Church Food Bank holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 May 2023, more than 3 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: Baptist Church, Oliver Avenue, South Norwood, SE25 6TY
How it compares in Croydon
That puts South Norwood Baptist Church Food Bank 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% | ← South Norwood Baptist Church Food Bank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 690 | 25% | ||
| 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 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 South Norwood Baptist Church Food Bank 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 South Norwood Baptist Church Food Bank, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acacia Care Centre Caring Premises | 356 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| 1885 Lounge Pub/bar/nightclub | 370 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2024 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 393 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2018 |
| A Star Food & Wine Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Apna Indian Cuisine Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| Achieve Together Ltd Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2023 |
| 123-Shine Holiday Camp Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| A Taste Of Ochie Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
Questions about South Norwood Baptist Church Food Bank
What is South Norwood Baptist Church Food Bank's food hygiene rating?
South Norwood Baptist Church Food Bank has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Croydon Council on 23 May 2023.
Is South Norwood Baptist Church Food Bank 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was South Norwood Baptist Church Food Bank last inspected?
South Norwood Baptist Church Food Bank was last inspected on 23 May 2023, more than 3 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 South Norwood Baptist Church Food Bank?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does South Norwood Baptist Church Food Bank compare to other places in Croydon?
65% of the 2,816 rated food businesses in Croydon hold the top rating of 5, and South Norwood Baptist Church Food Bank is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Croydon Council inspects South Norwood Baptist Church Food Bank 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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