Poke Shack food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Croydon
Poke Shack 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
The rating dates from 28 November 2025, 7 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: 7 The Norbury Trading Estate, Craignish Avenue, Norbury, SW16 4RW
How it compares in Croydon
That puts Poke Shack 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% | ← Poke Shack | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Poke Shack, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ambala Retailers - other | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2026 |
| Amigos Burgers And Shakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Affogato Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2024 |
| Airah Care Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2025 |
| Anointed Apostolic Church Food Bank Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 September 2024 |
| A R Projects Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2024 |
| Achieve Together Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Ann's Sandwich Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2025 |
Questions about Poke Shack
What is Poke Shack's food hygiene rating?
Poke Shack has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Croydon Council on 28 November 2025.
Is Poke Shack 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 Poke Shack last inspected?
Poke Shack was last inspected on 28 November 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Croydon Council rather than by the business.
How does Poke Shack compare to other places in Croydon?
65% of the 2,816 rated food businesses in Croydon hold the top rating of 5, and Poke Shack is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Croydon Council inspects Poke Shack 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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