Charlie's Fried Chicken food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Croydon
Charlie's Fried Chicken holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 March 2025, 16 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: 342 Limpsfield Road, South Croydon, CR2 9BX
How it compares in Croydon
That puts Charlie's Fried Chicken 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% | ← Charlie's Fried Chicken | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Charlie's Fried Chicken 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 Charlie's Fried Chicken, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 December 2017 |
| Camp 4 Champs School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2022 |
| Captains Table Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
| Ales on the Green Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| BP Express Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
| Boescakes Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2024 |
Questions about Charlie's Fried Chicken
What is Charlie's Fried Chicken's food hygiene rating?
Charlie's Fried Chicken has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Croydon Council on 11 March 2025.
Is Charlie's Fried Chicken 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Charlie's Fried Chicken last inspected?
Charlie's Fried Chicken was last inspected on 11 March 2025, 16 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 Charlie's Fried Chicken?
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 Charlie's Fried Chicken compare to other places in Croydon?
65% of the 2,815 rated food businesses in Croydon hold the top rating of 5, and Charlie's Fried Chicken is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Croydon Council inspects Charlie's Fried Chicken 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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