Richards Croydon food hygiene rating
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Richards Croydon 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 4 October 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: 149 North End, Croydon, CR0 1TN
How it compares in Croydon
That puts Richards Croydon 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% | ← Richards Croydon | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Richards Croydon 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 Richards Croydon, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admiral Other catering premises | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2022 |
| Aces Brunch Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 222 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
| Auntie Anne's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2025 |
| AFC Chicken & Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 334 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2024 |
| Abad Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Art & Craft CR0 Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2019 |
| Afghan Caravan Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2025 |
| Aither Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2025 |
Questions about Richards Croydon
What is Richards Croydon's food hygiene rating?
Richards Croydon has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Croydon Council on 4 October 2024.
Is Richards Croydon 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 Richards Croydon last inspected?
Richards Croydon was last inspected on 4 October 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 Richards Croydon?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Richards Croydon compare to other places in Croydon?
65% of the 2,815 rated food businesses in Croydon hold the top rating of 5, and Richards Croydon is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Croydon Council inspects Richards Croydon 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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