Old Coulsdon Village Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Croydon
Old Coulsdon Village Store 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
The rating dates from 15 November 2021, more than 4 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: 266 - 268 Coulsdon Road, Coulsdon, CR5 1EB
How it compares in Croydon
In Croydon, 65% of rated places manage a 5, so Old Coulsdon Village Store 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% | ← Old Coulsdon Village Store | |
| 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Old Coulsdon Village Store 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 Old Coulsdon Village Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17th Purley Scout Group Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2024 |
| Breakfast & AfterSchool Clubs At Keston Primary School Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Brighter Horizon Homes Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Brightsparks Day Nursery @ Oasis Academy Coulsdon Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2026 |
| Aspens Services At The Hayes Primary School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Caterham Pumas YFC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2024 |
| Coffee Plus Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2024 |
Questions about Old Coulsdon Village Store
What is Old Coulsdon Village Store's food hygiene rating?
Old Coulsdon Village Store has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Croydon Council on 15 November 2021.
Is Old Coulsdon Village Store 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 Old Coulsdon Village Store last inspected?
Old Coulsdon Village Store was last inspected on 15 November 2021, more than 4 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 Old Coulsdon Village Store?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Old Coulsdon Village Store compare to other places in Croydon?
65% of the 2,815 rated food businesses in Croydon hold the top rating of 5, while Old Coulsdon Village Store holds a 4. 690 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Croydon Council inspects Old Coulsdon Village Store 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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