The Surprise food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Croydon
The Surprise holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 February 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: The Surprise Inn, 107 Upper Shirley Road, Croydon, CR0 5HF
How it compares in Croydon
That puts The Surprise 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% | ← The Surprise | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 The Surprise 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 The Surprise, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Flavours Catering At Oaks Farm Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| An Diadan House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| Angulina Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2024 |
| Alaturka Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2025 |
| 08 Express Chinese Cuisine Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 May 2025 |
| Addington Golf Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Addington Palace Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2023 |
| Addington Palace Golf Club House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2025 |
Questions about The Surprise
What is The Surprise's food hygiene rating?
The Surprise has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Croydon Council on 10 February 2026.
Is The Surprise 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Surprise last inspected?
The Surprise was last inspected on 10 February 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 The Surprise?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Surprise compare to other places in Croydon?
65% of the 2,815 rated food businesses in Croydon hold the top rating of 5, and The Surprise is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Croydon Council inspects The Surprise 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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