Islam Groceries food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Croydon
Islam Groceries 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 1 December 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 814 London Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7PA
How it compares in Croydon
In Croydon, 65% of rated places manage a 5, so Islam Groceries 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% | ← Islam Groceries | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Islam Groceries 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 Islam Groceries, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 351 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| After School Club @ Gonville Academy Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2022 |
| Age UK Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2017 |
| ACR Wines Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2023 |
| Agrobeso African Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2024 |
| Airah Care Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2025 |
| Angels Unlimited Nursery Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Amazing Grace Nursery Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
Questions about Islam Groceries
What is Islam Groceries's food hygiene rating?
Islam Groceries has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Croydon Council on 1 December 2024.
Is Islam Groceries 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 Islam Groceries last inspected?
Islam Groceries was last inspected on 1 December 2024, 19 months 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 Islam Groceries?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Islam Groceries compare to other places in Croydon?
65% of the 2,816 rated food businesses in Croydon hold the top rating of 5, while Islam Groceries holds a 4. 690 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Croydon Council inspects Islam Groceries 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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