Cheers Off Licence food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Croydon
Cheers Off Licence 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 21 September 2023, more than 2 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: 59 Penge Road, South Norwood, London, SE25 4EJ
How it compares in Croydon
In Croydon, 65% of rated places manage a 5, so Cheers Off Licence 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% | ← Cheers Off Licence | |
| 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 Cheers Off Licence 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 Cheers Off Licence, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Achieve Together Ltd Caring Premises | 319 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2023 |
| Acacia Care Centre Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Apna Indian Cuisine Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| 1885 Lounge Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2024 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2018 |
| Anerley Team Ministry - Christ Church - TBB Food Bank Distributors/Transporters | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2023 |
| Aldi Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2024 |
| Anerley Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
Questions about Cheers Off Licence
What is Cheers Off Licence's food hygiene rating?
Cheers Off Licence has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Croydon Council on 21 September 2023.
Is Cheers Off Licence 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 Cheers Off Licence last inspected?
Cheers Off Licence was last inspected on 21 September 2023, more than 2 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 Cheers Off Licence?
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 Cheers Off Licence compare to other places in Croydon?
65% of the 2,815 rated food businesses in Croydon hold the top rating of 5, while Cheers Off Licence holds a 4. 690 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Croydon Council inspects Cheers Off Licence 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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