Asafo Takeaway food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Croydon
Asafo Takeaway holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 21 July 2025, 11 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 313 Whitehorse Road, Croydon, CR0 2HR
How it compares in Croydon
In Croydon, 65% of rated places manage a 5, so Asafo Takeaway sits behind roughly 2,520 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,830 | 65% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 690 | 25% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 176 | 6% | ← Asafo Takeaway | |
| 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 Asafo Takeaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazing Grace Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| 123-Shine Holiday Camp Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| A Taste Of Ochie Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
| Admiral Casino Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2021 |
| Angels Unlimited Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Agrobeso African Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2024 |
| Age UK Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2017 |
| A Star Food & Wine Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
Questions about Asafo Takeaway
What is Asafo Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
Asafo Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Croydon Council on 21 July 2025.
Is Asafo Takeaway safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Asafo Takeaway last inspected?
Asafo Takeaway was last inspected on 21 July 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Croydon Council rather than by the business.
How does Asafo Takeaway compare to other places in Croydon?
65% of the 2,816 rated food businesses in Croydon hold the top rating of 5, while Asafo Takeaway holds a 3. 176 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Croydon Council inspects Asafo Takeaway 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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