Debbie Gillam Surrey Street food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Croydon
Debbie Gillam Surrey Street holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the mobile caterer 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 9 August 2025, 11 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: Pitch 53, Surrey Street Market, Surrey Street
How it compares in Croydon
In Croydon, 65% of rated places manage a 5, so Debbie Gillam Surrey Street 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% | ← Debbie Gillam Surrey Street | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Debbie Gillam Surrey Street 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 Debbie Gillam Surrey Street, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aramark@Logos House Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Ashley House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2020 |
| 25a Old Market Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2024 |
| Alta Loma Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Asia Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Ahh toots cakery and biscuiter Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Asado Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| 808 Cafe Bar Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
Questions about Debbie Gillam Surrey Street
What is Debbie Gillam Surrey Street's food hygiene rating?
Debbie Gillam Surrey Street has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Croydon Council on 9 August 2025.
Is Debbie Gillam Surrey Street 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 mobile caterer to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Debbie Gillam Surrey Street last inspected?
Debbie Gillam Surrey Street was last inspected on 9 August 2025, 11 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 Debbie Gillam Surrey Street?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Debbie Gillam Surrey Street compare to other places in Croydon?
65% of the 2,816 rated food businesses in Croydon hold the top rating of 5, while Debbie Gillam Surrey Street holds a 4. 690 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Croydon Council inspects Debbie Gillam Surrey Street 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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