Purley Food Centre food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Croydon
Purley Food Centre holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 August 2025, 10 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Ground Floor Premises, 5 Russell Parade, Russell Hill Road, CR8 2LE
How it compares in Croydon
That puts Purley Food Centre 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% | ← Purley Food Centre | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Purley Food Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Locos Argentine Steakhouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Abbeyfield Caring Premises | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2024 |
| Aspens Services At Christ Church C Of E Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Achieve Together Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2025 |
| Beauty And The Feast Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2025 |
| Amberley Lodge Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2023 |
| Aspens Services At St Nicholas School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Achieve Together Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2023 |
Questions about Purley Food Centre
What is Purley Food Centre's food hygiene rating?
Purley Food Centre has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Croydon Council on 26 August 2025.
Is Purley Food Centre 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Purley Food Centre last inspected?
Purley Food Centre was last inspected on 26 August 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Croydon Council rather than by the business.
How does Purley Food Centre compare to other places in Croydon?
65% of the 2,815 rated food businesses in Croydon hold the top rating of 5, and Purley Food Centre is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Croydon Council inspects Purley Food Centre 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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