Southbridge Charcoal Grill food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Croydon
Southbridge Charcoal Grill 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 17 December 2025, 6 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: 136 Southbridge Road, Croydon, CR0 1AF
How it compares in Croydon
That puts Southbridge Charcoal Grill 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% | ← Southbridge Charcoal Grill | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Southbridge Charcoal Grill, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abshar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2026 |
| Aachi's Indian Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 292 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Anna's Thai Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 321 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| Atara Nail Bar Retailers - other | 363 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2020 |
| Aither Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2025 |
| Babsgrill Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2024 |
| Art & Craft CR0 Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2019 |
| Bai Thai Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2025 |
Questions about Southbridge Charcoal Grill
What is Southbridge Charcoal Grill's food hygiene rating?
Southbridge Charcoal Grill has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Croydon Council on 17 December 2025.
Is Southbridge Charcoal Grill 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 Southbridge Charcoal Grill last inspected?
Southbridge Charcoal Grill was last inspected on 17 December 2025, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Croydon Council rather than by the business.
How does Southbridge Charcoal Grill compare to other places in Croydon?
65% of the 2,816 rated food businesses in Croydon hold the top rating of 5, and Southbridge Charcoal Grill is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Croydon Council inspects Southbridge Charcoal Grill 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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