K Corner Off Licence food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Croydon
K Corner Off Licence 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 20 September 2023, 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: 32 Wiltshire Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7QN
How it compares in Croydon
In Croydon, 65% of rated places manage a 5, so K Corner Off Licence 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% | ← K Corner Off Licence | |
| 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 K Corner Off Licence 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 K Corner Off Licence, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airah Care Caring Premises | 408 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2025 |
| Andrew's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| ACR Wines Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2023 |
| Age UK Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2017 |
| Achieve Together Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Ann's Sandwich Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2025 |
| Achieve Together Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| Agrobeso African Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2024 |
Questions about K Corner Off Licence
What is K Corner Off Licence's food hygiene rating?
K Corner Off Licence has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Croydon Council on 20 September 2023.
Is K Corner Off Licence 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 K Corner Off Licence last inspected?
K Corner Off Licence was last inspected on 20 September 2023, more than 2 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 K Corner Off Licence?
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 K Corner Off Licence compare to other places in Croydon?
65% of the 2,816 rated food businesses in Croydon hold the top rating of 5, while K Corner Off Licence holds a 4. 690 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Croydon Council inspects K Corner Off Licence 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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