African Market food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Croydon
African Market holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This is a fresh result: African Market was inspected on 16 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
89% of rated food businesses in Croydon score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Croydon ratings →
Address: 69 High Street, Thornton Heath, CR7 8RY
How this rating has changed
African Market was re-inspected on 16 July 2026 and held its rating of 4.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 16 July 2026 | 4 4 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Croydon
In Croydon, 64% of rated places manage a 5, so African Market sits behind roughly 1,824 nearby businesses. 25% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,824 | 64% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 703 | 25% | ← African Market | |
| 3 out of 5 | 177 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 84 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 46 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 315 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 African Market 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 African Market, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admiral Casino Retailers - other | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2021 |
| Amazing Grace Nursery Caring Premises | 338 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| 123-Shine Holiday Camp Other catering premises | 348 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| A Taste Of Ochie Takeaway/sandwich shop | 348 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
| Angels Unlimited Nursery Caring Premises | 360 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Agrobeso African Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 425 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2026 |
| Achieve Together Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| ACR Wines Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2023 |
Questions about African Market
What is African Market's food hygiene rating?
African Market has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Croydon Council on 16 July 2026.
Is African Market 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was African Market last inspected?
African Market was last inspected on 16 July 2026, a month 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 African Market?
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 African Market compare to other places in Croydon?
64% of the 2,836 rated food businesses in Croydon hold the top rating of 5, while African Market holds a 4. 703 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Croydon Council inspects African Market 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
African Market is one of 306 rated food businesses in Thornton Heath. See every hygiene rating in Thornton Heath →
Croydon inspects and rates 3,151 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Croydon →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.croydon.gov.uk
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