Evolve Housing + Support food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Croydon
Evolve Housing + Support holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the hotel 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 14 March 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: Alexandra House, 32 Dingwall Road, Croydon, CR9 3LQ
How it compares in Croydon
In Croydon, 65% of rated places manage a 5, so Evolve Housing + Support 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% | ← Evolve Housing + Support | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Evolve Housing + Support 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 Evolve Housing + Support, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afghan Caravan Takeaway/sandwich shop | 425 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2025 |
| Ark Start Oval Nursery At Ark Oval Primary Academy Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Admiral Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2022 |
| Albany Lodge Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2025 |
| Aces Brunch Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
| AM Cafe And Bakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2024 |
| Abad Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Art & Craft CR0 Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2019 |
Questions about Evolve Housing + Support
What is Evolve Housing + Support's food hygiene rating?
Evolve Housing + Support has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Croydon Council on 14 March 2024.
Is Evolve Housing + Support 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 hotel to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Evolve Housing + Support last inspected?
Evolve Housing + Support was last inspected on 14 March 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 Evolve Housing + Support?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Evolve Housing + Support compare to other places in Croydon?
65% of the 2,816 rated food businesses in Croydon hold the top rating of 5, while Evolve Housing + Support holds a 4. 690 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Croydon Council inspects Evolve Housing + Support 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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