Top Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Croydon
Top Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 July 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.
89% of rated food businesses in Croydon score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Croydon ratings →
Address: 8 Godstone Road, Kenley, CR8 5JE
How it compares in Croydon
That puts Top Cafe among the 1,824 places in Croydon holding top marks, 64% 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 | 1,824 | 64% | ← Top Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 704 | 25% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 178 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 84 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 46 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 313 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Top Cafe 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 Top Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspens Services At St Nicholas School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Abbey Wood Grange Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Brighton Road - Consensus Support Services Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2026 |
| Amelias Wild Spice Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2026 |
| Bright Horizons Purley Day Nursery And Preschool Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Beauty And The Feast Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2025 |
| Card Factory Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2018 |
| Cake Box Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2026 |
Questions about Top Cafe
What is Top Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Top Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Croydon Council on 22 July 2024.
Is Top Cafe 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Top Cafe last inspected?
Top Cafe was last inspected on 22 July 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 Top Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Top Cafe compare to other places in Croydon?
64% of the 2,838 rated food businesses in Croydon hold the top rating of 5, and Top Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Croydon Council inspects Top Cafe 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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Top Cafe is one of 23 rated food businesses in Kenley. See every hygiene rating in Kenley →
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