George Express food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Croydon
George Express holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This is a fresh result: George Express was inspected on 12 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 15 George Street, Croydon, CR0 1LA
How it compares in Croydon
In Croydon, 65% of rated places manage a 5, so George Express 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% | ← George Express | |
| 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 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 George Express 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 George Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Craft CR0 Pub/bar/nightclub | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2019 |
| Abad Supermarket Retailers - other | 264 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Afghan Caravan Takeaway/sandwich shop | 269 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2025 |
| Babsgrill Other catering premises | 283 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2024 |
| Admiral Other catering premises | 307 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2022 |
| Auntie Anne's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 317 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2025 |
| Aither Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 380 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2025 |
| Atara Nail Bar Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2020 |
Questions about George Express
What is George Express's food hygiene rating?
George Express has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Croydon Council on 12 June 2026.
Is George Express 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was George Express last inspected?
George Express was last inspected on 12 June 2026, a month 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 George Express?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 George Express compare to other places in Croydon?
65% of the 2,816 rated food businesses in Croydon hold the top rating of 5, while George Express holds a 4. 690 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Croydon Council inspects George Express 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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