Salvation Army, Croydon Citadel food hygiene rating
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Salvation Army, Croydon Citadel holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 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: The Salvation Army, Booth Road, Croydon, CR0 1XY
How it compares in Croydon
That puts Salvation Army, Croydon Citadel 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% | ← Salvation Army, Croydon Citadel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 690 | 25% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 175 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 81 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 318 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 Good
- 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 Salvation Army, Croydon Citadel 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 Salvation Army, Croydon Citadel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abad Supermarket Retailers - other | 402 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| AFC Chicken & Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 416 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2024 |
| Auntie Anne's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2025 |
| Art & Craft CR0 Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2019 |
| Admiral Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2022 |
| Babsgrill Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2024 |
| Bai Thai Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2025 |
| Aither Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2025 |
Questions about Salvation Army, Croydon Citadel
What is Salvation Army, Croydon Citadel's food hygiene rating?
Salvation Army, Croydon Citadel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Croydon Council on 16 May 2024.
Is Salvation Army, Croydon Citadel 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Salvation Army, Croydon Citadel last inspected?
Salvation Army, Croydon Citadel was last inspected on 16 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 Salvation Army, Croydon Citadel?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Salvation Army, Croydon Citadel compare to other places in Croydon?
65% of the 2,815 rated food businesses in Croydon hold the top rating of 5, and Salvation Army, Croydon Citadel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Croydon Council inspects Salvation Army, Croydon Citadel 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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