The Oregano food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Croydon
The Oregano 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
This is a fresh result: The Oregano was inspected on 6 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 10 Russell Parade, Russell Hill Road, Purley, CR8 2LE
How it compares in Croydon
That puts The Oregano 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% | ← The Oregano | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Oregano, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Locos Argentine Steakhouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Abbeyfield Caring Premises | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2024 |
| Aspens Services At Christ Church C Of E Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Achieve Together Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2025 |
| Beauty And The Feast Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2025 |
| Amberley Lodge Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2023 |
| Aspens Services At St Nicholas School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Achieve Together Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2023 |
Questions about The Oregano
What is The Oregano's food hygiene rating?
The Oregano has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Croydon Council on 6 June 2026.
Is The Oregano 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 The Oregano last inspected?
The Oregano was last inspected on 6 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Croydon Council rather than by the business.
How does The Oregano compare to other places in Croydon?
65% of the 2,816 rated food businesses in Croydon hold the top rating of 5, and The Oregano is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Croydon Council inspects The Oregano 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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The Oregano is one of 148 rated food businesses in Purley. See every hygiene rating in Purley →
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