56 Westow food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Croydon
56 Westow 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 19 October 2025, 8 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: 56 - 56A Westow Hill, Upper Norwood, London, SE19 1RX
How it compares in Croydon
That puts 56 Westow 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% | ← 56 Westow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 56 Westow, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admiral Casino Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2022 |
| Alistairs American Diner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| Antenna Studios Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2018 |
| Always inclusive ltd Caring Premises | 374 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2024 |
| Arin Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Asda Express / BP Service Station Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| Anerley Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Anerley Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
Questions about 56 Westow
What is 56 Westow's food hygiene rating?
56 Westow has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Croydon Council on 19 October 2025.
Is 56 Westow 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 56 Westow last inspected?
56 Westow was last inspected on 19 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Croydon Council rather than by the business.
How does 56 Westow compare to other places in Croydon?
65% of the 2,815 rated food businesses in Croydon hold the top rating of 5, and 56 Westow is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Croydon Council inspects 56 Westow 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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56 Westow is one of 115 rated food businesses in Upper Norwood. See every hygiene rating in Upper Norwood →
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