HopScotch Taprooms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Croydon
HopScotch Taprooms holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the pub that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: HopScotch Taprooms was inspected on 20 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 54 Westow Hill, Upper Norwood, London, SE19 1RX
How it compares in Croydon
A 2 is rare: only 81 of 2,816 rated places in Croydon score this low, about one in 35. By contrast 65% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,830 | 65% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 690 | 25% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 176 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 81 | 3% | ← HopScotch Taprooms | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- 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 HopScotch Taprooms the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to HopScotch Taprooms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56 Westow Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2025 |
| Admiral Casino Retailers - other | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2022 |
| Alistairs American Diner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| Antenna Studios Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 231 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2018 |
| Always inclusive ltd Caring Premises | 355 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2024 |
| Arin Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Asda Express / BP Service Station Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| Anerley Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
Questions about HopScotch Taprooms
What is HopScotch Taprooms's food hygiene rating?
HopScotch Taprooms has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Croydon Council on 20 May 2026.
Is HopScotch Taprooms safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The pub is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was HopScotch Taprooms last inspected?
HopScotch Taprooms was last inspected on 20 May 2026, a month 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 HopScotch Taprooms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does HopScotch Taprooms compare to other places in Croydon?
65% of the 2,816 rated food businesses in Croydon hold the top rating of 5, while HopScotch Taprooms holds a 2. 81 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Croydon Council inspects HopScotch Taprooms 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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A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Croydon, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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