Central Parade Post Office food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Croydon
Central Parade Post Office holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 13 November 2024, 19 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: 39 Central Parade, Croydon, CR0 0JD
How it compares in Croydon
In Croydon, 65% of rated places manage a 5, so Central Parade Post Office sits behind roughly 2,520 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,830 | 65% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 690 | 25% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 175 | 6% | ← Central Parade Post Office | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Central Parade Post Office 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 Central Parade Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 6 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2025 |
| China Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2025 |
| Fingers Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2024 |
| Al Baikk Grill Ltd At Kuku's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2024 |
| Costa Coffee New Addington Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2021 |
| Eat Well Meat Retailers - other | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Co Op Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2018 |
| Addington Heights Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2025 |
Questions about Central Parade Post Office
What is Central Parade Post Office's food hygiene rating?
Central Parade Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Croydon Council on 13 November 2024.
Is Central Parade Post Office safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Central Parade Post Office last inspected?
Central Parade Post Office was last inspected on 13 November 2024, 19 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 Central Parade Post Office?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Central Parade Post Office compare to other places in Croydon?
65% of the 2,815 rated food businesses in Croydon hold the top rating of 5, while Central Parade Post Office holds a 3. 175 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Croydon Council inspects Central Parade Post Office 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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