The Oval Tavern food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Croydon
The Oval Tavern holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 18 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: 131 Oval Road, Croydon, CR0 6BR
How it compares in Croydon
In Croydon, 65% of rated places manage a 5, so The Oval Tavern 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% | ← The Oval Tavern | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Oval Tavern 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 The Oval Tavern, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Start Oval Nursery At Ark Oval Primary Academy Caring Premises | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| AM Cafe And Bakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2024 |
| Ark Blake Academy School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2023 |
| Alma Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2024 |
| Albany Lodge Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2025 |
| Afghan Caravan Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2025 |
| Admiral Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2022 |
| Anna's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2024 |
Questions about The Oval Tavern
What is The Oval Tavern's food hygiene rating?
The Oval Tavern has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Croydon Council on 18 July 2025.
Is The Oval Tavern 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Oval Tavern last inspected?
The Oval Tavern was last inspected on 18 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 The Oval Tavern?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Oval Tavern compare to other places in Croydon?
65% of the 2,816 rated food businesses in Croydon hold the top rating of 5, while The Oval Tavern holds a 4. 690 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Croydon Council inspects The Oval Tavern 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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