Papadom / Rezala / Tandoori Grill At Dama's Grill food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Croydon
Papadom / Rezala / Tandoori Grill At Dama's Grill holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway 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 27 April 2025, 14 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: 197 Lower Addiscombe Road, Croydon, CR0 6RA
How it compares in Croydon
In Croydon, 65% of rated places manage a 5, so Papadom / Rezala / Tandoori Grill At Dama's Grill 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 | 176 | 6% | ← Papadom / Rezala / Tandoori Grill At Dama's Grill | |
| 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 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 Papadom / Rezala / Tandoori Grill At Dama's Grill 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 Papadom / Rezala / Tandoori Grill At Dama's Grill, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anna's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2024 |
| A.N.C.A Luncheon Club Other catering premises | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2023 |
| Addiscombe Food Centre Retailers - other | 368 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2025 |
| Addiscombe Sports & Social Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2019 |
| Alma Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2024 |
| Addiscombe Pizza And Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 December 2024 |
| Ark Blake Academy School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2023 |
| Aim High Dance Academy Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2024 |
Questions about Papadom / Rezala / Tandoori Grill At Dama's Grill
What is Papadom / Rezala / Tandoori Grill At Dama's Grill's food hygiene rating?
Papadom / Rezala / Tandoori Grill At Dama's Grill has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Croydon Council on 27 April 2025.
Is Papadom / Rezala / Tandoori Grill At Dama's Grill safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway 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 Papadom / Rezala / Tandoori Grill At Dama's Grill last inspected?
Papadom / Rezala / Tandoori Grill At Dama's Grill was last inspected on 27 April 2025, 14 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 Papadom / Rezala / Tandoori Grill At Dama's Grill?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 Papadom / Rezala / Tandoori Grill At Dama's Grill compare to other places in Croydon?
65% of the 2,816 rated food businesses in Croydon hold the top rating of 5, while Papadom / Rezala / Tandoori Grill At Dama's Grill holds a 3. 176 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Croydon Council inspects Papadom / Rezala / Tandoori Grill At Dama's Grill 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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