Obaapaa African Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Croydon
Obaapaa African Shop holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 5 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: 27 Whitehorse Road, Croydon, CR0 2JH
How it compares in Croydon
In Croydon, 65% of rated places manage a 5, so Obaapaa African Shop sits behind roughly 1,830 nearby businesses. 25% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,830 | 65% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 690 | 25% | ← Obaapaa African Shop | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Obaapaa African Shop 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 Obaapaa African Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acts House Other catering premises | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2019 |
| Albany Lodge Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2025 |
| Aces Brunch Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
| ASKI Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Ark Start Oval Nursery At Ark Oval Primary Academy Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| AM Cafe And Bakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2024 |
| Admiral Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2022 |
| AFC Chicken & Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2024 |
Questions about Obaapaa African Shop
What is Obaapaa African Shop's food hygiene rating?
Obaapaa African Shop has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Croydon Council on 5 October 2024.
Is Obaapaa African Shop safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Obaapaa African Shop last inspected?
Obaapaa African Shop was last inspected on 5 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 Obaapaa African Shop?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Obaapaa African Shop compare to other places in Croydon?
65% of the 2,816 rated food businesses in Croydon hold the top rating of 5, while Obaapaa African Shop holds a 4. 690 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Croydon Council inspects Obaapaa African Shop 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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