Bensham Mini Market food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Croydon
Bensham Mini Market holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 17 January 2026, 5 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: 323 Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath, CR7 7ER
How it compares in Croydon
In Croydon, 65% of rated places manage a 5, so Bensham Mini Market 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% | ← Bensham Mini Market | |
| 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 Very 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 Bensham Mini Market 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 Bensham Mini Market, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age UK Other catering premises | 330 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2017 |
| Andrew's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 416 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Agrobeso African Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2024 |
| Amazing Grace Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Angels Unlimited Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| ACR Wines Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2023 |
| Admiral Casino Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2021 |
| Achieve Together Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
Questions about Bensham Mini Market
What is Bensham Mini Market's food hygiene rating?
Bensham Mini Market has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Croydon Council on 17 January 2026.
Is Bensham Mini Market 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bensham Mini Market last inspected?
Bensham Mini Market was last inspected on 17 January 2026, 5 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 Bensham Mini Market?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bensham Mini Market compare to other places in Croydon?
65% of the 2,815 rated food businesses in Croydon hold the top rating of 5, while Bensham Mini Market holds a 4. 690 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Croydon Council inspects Bensham Mini Market 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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