Mazala food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Croydon
Mazala holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Mazala was inspected on 28 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 142 Cherry Orchard Road, Croydon, CR0 6BB
How it compares in Croydon
That puts Mazala 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% | ← Mazala | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 690 | 25% | ||
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 Mazala 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 Mazala, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| AM Cafe And Bakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2024 |
| Ark Blake Academy School/college/university | 268 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2023 |
| Ark Start Oval Nursery At Ark Oval Primary Academy Caring Premises | 296 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Alma Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 417 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2024 |
| Albany Lodge Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2025 |
| Afghan Caravan Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2025 |
| Addiscombe Sports & Social Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2019 |
| Anna's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2024 |
Questions about Mazala
What is Mazala's food hygiene rating?
Mazala has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Croydon Council on 28 May 2026.
Is Mazala 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Mazala last inspected?
Mazala was last inspected on 28 May 2026, a month 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 Mazala?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Mazala compare to other places in Croydon?
65% of the 2,815 rated food businesses in Croydon hold the top rating of 5, and Mazala is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Croydon Council inspects Mazala 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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