Mei Fo House food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Croydon
Mei Fo House 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 30 May 2025, 13 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: 1A Lower Addiscombe Road, Croydon, CR0 6PQ
How it compares in Croydon
That puts Mei Fo House 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% | ← Mei Fo House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 690 | 25% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 176 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 81 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 317 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 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 Mei Fo House 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 Mei Fo House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| AM Cafe And Bakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2024 |
| Ark Blake Academy School/college/university | 269 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2023 |
| Ark Start Oval Nursery At Ark Oval Primary Academy Caring Premises | 384 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Albany Lodge Nursing Home Caring Premises | 424 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2025 |
| Alma Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2024 |
| Afghan Caravan Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2025 |
| Addiscombe Sports & Social Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2019 |
| Acts House Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2019 |
Questions about Mei Fo House
What is Mei Fo House's food hygiene rating?
Mei Fo House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Croydon Council on 30 May 2025.
Is Mei Fo House 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 Mei Fo House last inspected?
Mei Fo House was last inspected on 30 May 2025, 13 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 Mei Fo House?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Mei Fo House compare to other places in Croydon?
65% of the 2,816 rated food businesses in Croydon hold the top rating of 5, and Mei Fo House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Croydon Council inspects Mei Fo House 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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