So Unique Boutique food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Croydon
So Unique Boutique 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 3 September 2025, 10 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: 55 High Street, Thornton Heath, CR7 8RW
How it compares in Croydon
In Croydon, 65% of rated places manage a 5, so So Unique Boutique 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% | ← So Unique Boutique | |
| 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.
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 So Unique Boutique 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 So Unique Boutique, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admiral Casino Retailers - other | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2021 |
| 123-Shine Holiday Camp Other catering premises | 278 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| A Taste Of Ochie Takeaway/sandwich shop | 278 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
| Amazing Grace Nursery Caring Premises | 384 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Angels Unlimited Nursery Caring Premises | 422 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Agrobeso African Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2024 |
| Achieve Together Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| ACR Wines Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2023 |
Questions about So Unique Boutique
What is So Unique Boutique's food hygiene rating?
So Unique Boutique has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Croydon Council on 3 September 2025.
Is So Unique Boutique 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 So Unique Boutique last inspected?
So Unique Boutique was last inspected on 3 September 2025, 10 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 So Unique Boutique?
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 So Unique Boutique compare to other places in Croydon?
65% of the 2,815 rated food businesses in Croydon hold the top rating of 5, while So Unique Boutique holds a 4. 690 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Croydon Council inspects So Unique Boutique 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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