Mathu Food & Wine food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Croydon
Mathu Food & Wine 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 16 March 2025, 15 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: 162 Thornton Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 6BB
How it compares in Croydon
That puts Mathu Food & Wine 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% | ← Mathu Food & Wine | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Mathu Food & Wine 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 Mathu Food & Wine, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| After School Club @ Gonville Academy Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2022 |
| Andrew's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| ASKI Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Age UK Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2017 |
| Agrobeso African Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2024 |
| Airah Care Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2025 |
| ACR Wines Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2023 |
Questions about Mathu Food & Wine
What is Mathu Food & Wine's food hygiene rating?
Mathu Food & Wine has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Croydon Council on 16 March 2025.
Is Mathu Food & Wine 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 Mathu Food & Wine last inspected?
Mathu Food & Wine was last inspected on 16 March 2025, 15 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 Mathu Food & Wine?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Mathu Food & Wine compare to other places in Croydon?
65% of the 2,816 rated food businesses in Croydon hold the top rating of 5, and Mathu Food & Wine is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Croydon Council inspects Mathu Food & Wine 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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