The Conquering Hero food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Croydon
The Conquering Hero holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 21 December 2025, 6 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: 262 Beulah Hill, Upper Norwood, London, SE19 3HF
How it compares in Croydon
In Croydon, 65% of rated places manage a 5, so The Conquering Hero 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% | ← The Conquering Hero | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety 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 The Conquering Hero 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 The Conquering Hero, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Uplands Care Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Abacus Nursery Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| Anointed Apostolic Church Food Bank Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 September 2024 |
| A R Projects Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2024 |
| Affogato Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2024 |
| Antenna Studios Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2018 |
Questions about The Conquering Hero
What is The Conquering Hero's food hygiene rating?
The Conquering Hero has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Croydon Council on 21 December 2025.
Is The Conquering Hero 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Conquering Hero last inspected?
The Conquering Hero was last inspected on 21 December 2025, 6 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 The Conquering Hero?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Conquering Hero compare to other places in Croydon?
65% of the 2,816 rated food businesses in Croydon hold the top rating of 5, while The Conquering Hero holds a 4. 690 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Croydon Council inspects The Conquering Hero 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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