Central Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Croydon
Central Stores 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 30 May 2023, more than 3 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: 92 Limpsfield Road, South Croydon, CR2 9EE
How it compares in Croydon
In Croydon, 65% of rated places manage a 5, so Central Stores 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% | ← Central Stores | |
| 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 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 Central Stores 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 Central Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BLIP Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Aspens Services At Gresham Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2024 |
| All Saints Church Hall Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2024 |
| Charlie's Fried Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Addington House Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2023 |
| Camp 4 Champs School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2022 |
| CFL (Counselling For Life) At United Reformed Church Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2024 |
Questions about Central Stores
What is Central Stores's food hygiene rating?
Central Stores has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Croydon Council on 30 May 2023.
Is Central Stores 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 Central Stores last inspected?
Central Stores was last inspected on 30 May 2023, more than 3 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 Central Stores?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Central Stores compare to other places in Croydon?
65% of the 2,815 rated food businesses in Croydon hold the top rating of 5, while Central Stores holds a 4. 690 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Croydon Council inspects Central Stores 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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