Jaai Community Canteen (Takeaway) food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Croydon
Jaai Community Canteen (Takeaway) holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 7 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: 288 London Road, Croydon, CR0 2TG
How it compares in Croydon
In Croydon, 65% of rated places manage a 5, so Jaai Community Canteen (Takeaway) 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% | ← Jaai Community Canteen (Takeaway) | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Jaai Community Canteen (Takeaway) 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 Jaai Community Canteen (Takeaway), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASKI Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Aces Brunch Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
| Acts House Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2019 |
| AFC Chicken & Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2024 |
| Admiral Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2022 |
| Albany Lodge Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2025 |
| Aayush Ltd At Access Self Storage Croydon Distributors/Transporters | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 July 2022 |
| Abad Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
Questions about Jaai Community Canteen (Takeaway)
What is Jaai Community Canteen (Takeaway)'s food hygiene rating?
Jaai Community Canteen (Takeaway) has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Croydon Council on 7 April 2024.
Is Jaai Community Canteen (Takeaway) 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Jaai Community Canteen (Takeaway) last inspected?
Jaai Community Canteen (Takeaway) was last inspected on 7 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.
What did the inspector find at Jaai Community Canteen (Takeaway)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Jaai Community Canteen (Takeaway) compare to other places in Croydon?
65% of the 2,816 rated food businesses in Croydon hold the top rating of 5, while Jaai Community Canteen (Takeaway) holds a 4. 690 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Croydon Council inspects Jaai Community Canteen (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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