Emek Kebab food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Croydon
Emek Kebab 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 19 July 2025, 11 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: 19 Whitehorse Lane, South Norwood, London, SE25 6RD
How it compares in Croydon
That puts Emek Kebab 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% | ← Emek Kebab | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Emek Kebab 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 Emek Kebab, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 123-Shine Holiday Camp Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| A Taste Of Ochie Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
| A Star Food & Wine Retailers - other | 399 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Admiral Casino Retailers - other | 415 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2021 |
| Amazing Grace Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Angels Unlimited Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Agrobeso African Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2024 |
| Achieve Together Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
Questions about Emek Kebab
What is Emek Kebab's food hygiene rating?
Emek Kebab has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Croydon Council on 19 July 2025.
Is Emek Kebab 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 Emek Kebab last inspected?
Emek Kebab was last inspected on 19 July 2025, 11 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 Emek Kebab?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Emek Kebab compare to other places in Croydon?
65% of the 2,816 rated food businesses in Croydon hold the top rating of 5, and Emek Kebab is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Croydon Council inspects Emek Kebab 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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