UNACC Lunch & Social Club At The Waterside Centre food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Croydon
UNACC Lunch & Social Club At The Waterside Centre holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 February 2026, 4 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Waterside Centre, 26 Avenue Road, South Norwood, SE25 4DX
How it compares in Croydon
That puts UNACC Lunch & Social Club At The Waterside Centre 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% | ← UNACC Lunch & Social Club At The Waterside Centre | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 UNACC Lunch & Social Club At The Waterside Centre 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 UNACC Lunch & Social Club At The Waterside Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Achieve Together Ltd Caring Premises | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2023 |
| Acacia Care Centre Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| 1885 Lounge Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2024 |
| Apna Indian Cuisine Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| Anerley Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2018 |
| Asda Express / BP Service Station Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| Anerley Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
Questions about UNACC Lunch & Social Club At The Waterside Centre
What is UNACC Lunch & Social Club At The Waterside Centre's food hygiene rating?
UNACC Lunch & Social Club At The Waterside Centre has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Croydon Council on 18 February 2026.
Is UNACC Lunch & Social Club At The Waterside Centre 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was UNACC Lunch & Social Club At The Waterside Centre last inspected?
UNACC Lunch & Social Club At The Waterside Centre was last inspected on 18 February 2026, 4 months 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 UNACC Lunch & Social Club At The Waterside Centre?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does UNACC Lunch & Social Club At The Waterside Centre compare to other places in Croydon?
65% of the 2,815 rated food businesses in Croydon hold the top rating of 5, and UNACC Lunch & Social Club At The Waterside Centre is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Croydon Council inspects UNACC Lunch & Social Club At The Waterside Centre 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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