G7 Express food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Croydon
G7 Express 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 16 September 2024, 21 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: 3 Portland Road, South Norwood, London, SE25 4UF
How it compares in Croydon
That puts G7 Express 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% | ← G7 Express | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 G7 Express 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 G7 Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apna Indian Cuisine Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| 1885 Lounge Pub/bar/nightclub | 249 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2024 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 319 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2018 |
| Acacia Care Centre Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Achieve Together Ltd Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2023 |
| Arena House Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| A Star Food & Wine Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Alpha Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
Questions about G7 Express
What is G7 Express's food hygiene rating?
G7 Express has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Croydon Council on 16 September 2024.
Is G7 Express 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 G7 Express last inspected?
G7 Express was last inspected on 16 September 2024, 21 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 G7 Express?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 G7 Express compare to other places in Croydon?
65% of the 2,816 rated food businesses in Croydon hold the top rating of 5, and G7 Express is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Croydon Council inspects G7 Express 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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