Gather & Gather By Compass Group UK At HMRC food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Croydon
Gather & Gather By Compass Group UK At HMRC holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 February 2026, 4 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: 1 Ruskin Square, Croydon, CR0 2WF
How it compares in Croydon
That puts Gather & Gather By Compass Group UK At HMRC 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% | ← Gather & Gather By Compass Group UK At HMRC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Gather & Gather By Compass Group UK At HMRC 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 Gather & Gather By Compass Group UK At HMRC, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afghan Caravan Takeaway/sandwich shop | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2025 |
| Ark Start Oval Nursery At Ark Oval Primary Academy Caring Premises | 321 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| AM Cafe And Bakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2024 |
| Admiral Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2022 |
| Auntie Anne's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2025 |
| Albany Lodge Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2025 |
| Art & Craft CR0 Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2019 |
| Abad Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
Questions about Gather & Gather By Compass Group UK At HMRC
What is Gather & Gather By Compass Group UK At HMRC's food hygiene rating?
Gather & Gather By Compass Group UK At HMRC has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Croydon Council on 18 February 2026.
Is Gather & Gather By Compass Group UK At HMRC 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Gather & Gather By Compass Group UK At HMRC last inspected?
Gather & Gather By Compass Group UK At HMRC was last inspected on 18 February 2026, 4 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 Gather & Gather By Compass Group UK At HMRC?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Gather & Gather By Compass Group UK At HMRC compare to other places in Croydon?
65% of the 2,816 rated food businesses in Croydon hold the top rating of 5, and Gather & Gather By Compass Group UK At HMRC is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Croydon Council inspects Gather & Gather By Compass Group UK At HMRC 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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