Rio's Piri Piri food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Croydon
Rio's Piri Piri 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 26 August 2025, 10 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: 46 High Street, Croydon, CR0 1YB
How it compares in Croydon
That puts Rio's Piri Piri 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% | ← Rio's Piri Piri | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 690 | 25% | ||
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Rio's Piri Piri, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Babsgrill Other catering premises | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2024 |
| Bai Thai Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2025 |
| Art & Craft CR0 Pub/bar/nightclub | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2019 |
| Aither Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2025 |
| Abad Supermarket Retailers - other | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Auntie Anne's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 376 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2025 |
| Admiral Other catering premises | 399 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2022 |
| Atara Nail Bar Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2020 |
Questions about Rio's Piri Piri
What is Rio's Piri Piri's food hygiene rating?
Rio's Piri Piri has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Croydon Council on 26 August 2025.
Is Rio's Piri Piri 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 Rio's Piri Piri last inspected?
Rio's Piri Piri was last inspected on 26 August 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Croydon Council rather than by the business.
How does Rio's Piri Piri compare to other places in Croydon?
65% of the 2,815 rated food businesses in Croydon hold the top rating of 5, and Rio's Piri Piri is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Croydon Council inspects Rio's Piri Piri 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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