Raj Of Purley food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Croydon
Raj Of Purley holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 16 January 2026, 5 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: 7 Russell Parade, Russell Hill Road, Purley, CR8 2LE
How it compares in Croydon
In Croydon, 65% of rated places manage a 5, so Raj Of Purley 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% | ← Raj Of Purley | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Raj Of Purley 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 Raj Of Purley, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Locos Argentine Steakhouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Abbeyfield Caring Premises | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2024 |
| Aspens Services At Christ Church C Of E Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Achieve Together Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2025 |
| Beauty And The Feast Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2025 |
| Amberley Lodge Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2023 |
| Aspens Services At St Nicholas School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Achieve Together Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2023 |
Questions about Raj Of Purley
What is Raj Of Purley's food hygiene rating?
Raj Of Purley has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Croydon Council on 16 January 2026.
Is Raj Of Purley 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Raj Of Purley last inspected?
Raj Of Purley was last inspected on 16 January 2026, 5 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 Raj Of Purley?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Raj Of Purley compare to other places in Croydon?
65% of the 2,815 rated food businesses in Croydon hold the top rating of 5, while Raj Of Purley holds a 4. 690 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Croydon Council inspects Raj Of Purley 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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