Mei Gourmet food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Croydon
Mei Gourmet 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 7 April 2026, 3 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: 192 Brighton Road, Coulsdon, CR5 2NF
How it compares in Croydon
That puts Mei Gourmet 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% | ← Mei Gourmet | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Mei Gourmet 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 Mei Gourmet, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 September 2015 |
| Bright Horizons Coulsdon Day Nursery And Preschool Caring Premises | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| Chicken Valley Takeaway/sandwich shop | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
| Abuela Play Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2024 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Card Factory Retailers - other | 269 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2019 |
| Boots The Chemist Retailers - other | 295 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2019 |
| Bombaylicious Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 299 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
Questions about Mei Gourmet
What is Mei Gourmet's food hygiene rating?
Mei Gourmet has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Croydon Council on 7 April 2026.
Is Mei Gourmet 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 Mei Gourmet last inspected?
Mei Gourmet was last inspected on 7 April 2026, 3 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 Mei Gourmet?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Mei Gourmet compare to other places in Croydon?
65% of the 2,815 rated food businesses in Croydon hold the top rating of 5, and Mei Gourmet is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Croydon Council inspects Mei Gourmet 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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