Smugglers Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Croydon
Smugglers Inn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 February 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 318 - 320 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon, CR5 3BE
How it compares in Croydon
That puts Smugglers Inn 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% | ← Smugglers Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Smugglers Inn 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 Smugglers Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 328 Chinese Food Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2025 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Bright Horizons Coulsdon Day Nursery And Preschool Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| Abuela Play Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2024 |
| Chicken Valley Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 September 2015 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Card Factory Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2019 |
Questions about Smugglers Inn
What is Smugglers Inn's food hygiene rating?
Smugglers Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Croydon Council on 12 February 2024.
Is Smugglers Inn 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Smugglers Inn last inspected?
Smugglers Inn was last inspected on 12 February 2024, more than 2 years 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 Smugglers Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Smugglers Inn compare to other places in Croydon?
65% of the 2,815 rated food businesses in Croydon hold the top rating of 5, and Smugglers Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Croydon Council inspects Smugglers Inn 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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