The Croham Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Croydon
The Croham Arms holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 February 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Croham Arms, Croham Road, South Croydon, CR2 7PB
How it compares in Croydon
That puts The Croham Arms 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 Croham Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 The Croham Arms 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 Croham Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abshar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2026 |
| Achieve Together Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Aachi's Indian Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Anna's Thai Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| Atara Nail Bar Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2020 |
| Aspens Services At St Giles School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Aither Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2025 |
| Amigos Burger Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
Questions about The Croham Arms
What is The Croham Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Croham Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Croydon Council on 13 February 2024.
Is The Croham Arms 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Croham Arms last inspected?
The Croham Arms was last inspected on 13 February 2024, more than 2 years 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 Croham Arms?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Croham Arms compare to other places in Croydon?
65% of the 2,815 rated food businesses in Croydon hold the top rating of 5, and The Croham Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Croydon Council inspects The Croham Arms 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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