Zen Lounge Ltd food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Croydon
Zen Lounge Ltd 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 16 December 2024, 18 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: Zen Lounge, Brighton Road, Purley, CR8 2PG
How it compares in Croydon
That puts Zen Lounge Ltd 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% | ← Zen Lounge Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Zen Lounge Ltd 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 Zen Lounge Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspens Services At Christ Church C Of E Primary School School/college/university | 347 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Achieve Together Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2025 |
| 4 Locos Argentine Steakhouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Amigos Burger Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Best One And Meera Food & Wine Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2023 |
| Abbeyfield Sanderstead Society Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2023 |
| Abbeyfield Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2024 |
| Aspens Services At St Giles School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
Questions about Zen Lounge Ltd
What is Zen Lounge Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Zen Lounge Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Croydon Council on 16 December 2024.
Is Zen Lounge Ltd 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 Zen Lounge Ltd last inspected?
Zen Lounge Ltd was last inspected on 16 December 2024, 18 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 Zen Lounge Ltd?
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 Zen Lounge Ltd compare to other places in Croydon?
65% of the 2,816 rated food businesses in Croydon hold the top rating of 5, and Zen Lounge Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Croydon Council inspects Zen Lounge Ltd 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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