Ceylon Cottage food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Croydon
Ceylon Cottage 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 23 August 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 405 Purley Way, Croydon, CR0 4NX
How it compares in Croydon
That puts Ceylon Cottage 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% | ← Ceylon Cottage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 690 | 25% | ||
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Ceylon Cottage, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Food Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 414 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2022 |
| Banana Moon Nursery Croydon Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Aayush Ltd At Access Self Storage Croydon Distributors/Transporters | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 July 2022 |
| An Nam Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Asif Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| AFC Chicken & Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2024 |
| Abad Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
Questions about Ceylon Cottage
What is Ceylon Cottage's food hygiene rating?
Ceylon Cottage has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Croydon Council on 23 August 2024.
Is Ceylon Cottage 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 Ceylon Cottage last inspected?
Ceylon Cottage was last inspected on 23 August 2024, 22 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Croydon Council rather than by the business.
How does Ceylon Cottage compare to other places in Croydon?
65% of the 2,816 rated food businesses in Croydon hold the top rating of 5, and Ceylon Cottage is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Croydon Council inspects Ceylon Cottage 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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