Buffets By Design food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Croydon
Buffets By Design holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 June 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: 49 Littleheath Road, South Croydon, CR2 7SG
How it compares in Croydon
That puts Buffets By Design 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% | ← Buffets By Design | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Buffets By Design 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 Buffets By Design, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 October 2020 |
| Addington House Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2023 |
| Brightsparks Day Nursery @ Greenvale Primary School Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Breakfast Club At Quest Primary School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2018 |
| All Saints Church Hall Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2024 |
Questions about Buffets By Design
What is Buffets By Design's food hygiene rating?
Buffets By Design has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Croydon Council on 2 June 2025.
Is Buffets By Design 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Buffets By Design last inspected?
Buffets By Design was last inspected on 2 June 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 Buffets By Design?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Buffets By Design compare to other places in Croydon?
65% of the 2,816 rated food businesses in Croydon hold the top rating of 5, and Buffets By Design is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Croydon Council inspects Buffets By Design 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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