Kaptaan's Biryani food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Croydon
Kaptaan's Biryani holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 June 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: 1466 London Road, Norbury, London, SW16 4BU
How it compares in Croydon
That puts Kaptaan's Biryani 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% | ← Kaptaan's Biryani | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Kaptaan's Biryani 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 Kaptaan's Biryani, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Affogato Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2024 |
| Archie's Burger & Shakes Takeaway/sandwich shop | 358 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2024 |
| Ambala Retailers - other | 395 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2026 |
| Amigos Burgers And Shakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Airah Care Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2025 |
| Aashna House Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| Anointed Apostolic Church Food Bank Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 September 2024 |
| A R Projects Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2024 |
Questions about Kaptaan's Biryani
What is Kaptaan's Biryani's food hygiene rating?
Kaptaan's Biryani has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Croydon Council on 8 June 2024.
Is Kaptaan's Biryani 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Kaptaan's Biryani last inspected?
Kaptaan's Biryani was last inspected on 8 June 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 Kaptaan's Biryani?
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 Kaptaan's Biryani compare to other places in Croydon?
65% of the 2,815 rated food businesses in Croydon hold the top rating of 5, and Kaptaan's Biryani is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Croydon Council inspects Kaptaan's Biryani 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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