The Spread Eagle food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Croydon
The Spread Eagle 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 20 September 2025, 9 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: The Spreadeagle Public House, 39-41 Katharine Street, Croydon, CR0 1NX
How it compares in Croydon
That puts The Spread Eagle 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 Spread Eagle | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Spread Eagle 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 Spread Eagle, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bai Thai Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2025 |
| Babsgrill Other catering premises | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2024 |
| Art & Craft CR0 Pub/bar/nightclub | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2019 |
| Aither Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2025 |
| Abad Supermarket Retailers - other | 215 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Auntie Anne's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 396 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2025 |
| Admiral Other catering premises | 412 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2022 |
| Afghan Caravan Takeaway/sandwich shop | 421 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2025 |
Questions about The Spread Eagle
What is The Spread Eagle's food hygiene rating?
The Spread Eagle has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Croydon Council on 20 September 2025.
Is The Spread Eagle 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 Spread Eagle last inspected?
The Spread Eagle was last inspected on 20 September 2025, 9 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 The Spread Eagle?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Spread Eagle compare to other places in Croydon?
65% of the 2,815 rated food businesses in Croydon hold the top rating of 5, and The Spread Eagle is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Croydon Council inspects The Spread Eagle 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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