Chat House Restaurant food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Croydon
Chat House Restaurant holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 April 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: 14 - 16 Brighton Road, South Croydon, CR2 6AA
How it compares in Croydon
That puts Chat House Restaurant 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% | ← Chat House Restaurant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Chat House Restaurant, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abshar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2026 |
| Aachi's Indian Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Anna's Thai Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| Atara Nail Bar Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2020 |
| Achieve Together Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Aither Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2025 |
| Aspens Services At St Giles School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Babsgrill Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2024 |
Questions about Chat House Restaurant
What is Chat House Restaurant's food hygiene rating?
Chat House Restaurant has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Croydon Council on 25 April 2024.
Is Chat House Restaurant 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Chat House Restaurant last inspected?
Chat House Restaurant was last inspected on 25 April 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 Chat House Restaurant compare to other places in Croydon?
65% of the 2,816 rated food businesses in Croydon hold the top rating of 5, and Chat House Restaurant is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Croydon Council inspects Chat House Restaurant 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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