Palace Express food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Croydon
Palace Express holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 16 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: 1 Market Parade, Portland Road, South Norwood, SE25 4PP
How it compares in Croydon
In Croydon, 65% of rated places manage a 5, so Palace Express sits behind roughly 2,520 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,830 | 65% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 690 | 25% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 176 | 6% | ← Palace Express | |
| 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 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 Palace Express 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 Palace Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apna Indian Cuisine Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| Arena House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2018 |
| 1885 Lounge Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2024 |
| Alpha Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Acacia Care Centre Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Ashburton Food & Wine Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2024 |
| Achieve Together Ltd Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2023 |
Questions about Palace Express
What is Palace Express's food hygiene rating?
Palace Express has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Croydon Council on 16 April 2024.
Is Palace Express safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Palace Express last inspected?
Palace Express was last inspected on 16 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 Palace Express?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Palace Express compare to other places in Croydon?
65% of the 2,816 rated food businesses in Croydon hold the top rating of 5, while Palace Express holds a 3. 176 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Croydon Council inspects Palace Express 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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