AFC Chicken & Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Croydon
AFC Chicken & Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 September 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: 42 Pitlake, Croydon, CR0 3RA
How it compares in Croydon
That puts AFC Chicken & Cafe 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% | ← AFC Chicken & Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- 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 AFC Chicken & Cafe 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 AFC Chicken & Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BANC-Vend At Flip Out Croydon Retailers - other | 370 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| Aces Brunch Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 380 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
| Auntie Anne's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 404 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2025 |
| Admiral Other catering premises | 424 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2022 |
| Abad Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Art & Craft CR0 Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2019 |
| Bai Thai Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2025 |
| Banana Moon Nursery Croydon Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
Questions about AFC Chicken & Cafe
What is AFC Chicken & Cafe's food hygiene rating?
AFC Chicken & Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Croydon Council on 7 September 2024.
Is AFC Chicken & Cafe 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was AFC Chicken & Cafe last inspected?
AFC Chicken & Cafe was last inspected on 7 September 2024, 22 months 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 AFC Chicken & Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 AFC Chicken & Cafe compare to other places in Croydon?
65% of the 2,815 rated food businesses in Croydon hold the top rating of 5, and AFC Chicken & Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Croydon Council inspects AFC Chicken & Cafe 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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