Matthews Yard food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Croydon
Matthews Yard holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 May 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: 6 Scarbrook Road, Croydon, CR0 1UH
How it compares in Croydon
That puts Matthews Yard among the 1,830 places in Croydon holding top marks, 65% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,830 | 65% | ← Matthews Yard | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 690 | 25% | ||
| 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 Good
- 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 Matthews Yard 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 Matthews Yard, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Babsgrill Other catering premises | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2024 |
| Aither Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2025 |
| Art & Craft CR0 Pub/bar/nightclub | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2019 |
| Bai Thai Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2025 |
| Abad Supermarket Retailers - other | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Atara Nail Bar Retailers - other | 390 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2020 |
| Auntie Anne's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2025 |
| Anna's Thai Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
Questions about Matthews Yard
What is Matthews Yard's food hygiene rating?
Matthews Yard has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Croydon Council on 15 May 2024.
Is Matthews Yard safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Matthews Yard last inspected?
Matthews Yard was last inspected on 15 May 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 Matthews Yard?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Matthews Yard compare to other places in Croydon?
65% of the 2,816 rated food businesses in Croydon hold the top rating of 5, and Matthews Yard is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Croydon Council inspects Matthews Yard 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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