Thines Mini Market food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Croydon
Thines Mini Market holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 29 July 2025, 11 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: 273 Whitehorse Lane, South Norwood, London, SE25 6UP
How it compares in Croydon
In Croydon, 65% of rated places manage a 5, so Thines Mini Market sits behind roughly 2,520 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,830 | 65% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 690 | 25% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 176 | 6% | ← Thines Mini Market | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Thines Mini Market 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 Thines Mini Market, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Star Food & Wine Retailers - other | 271 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| 123-Shine Holiday Camp Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| A Taste Of Ochie Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
| Acacia Care Centre Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| 1885 Lounge Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2024 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2018 |
| Alive Foodbank At Elim Pentecostal Church Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2025 |
| Achieve Together Ltd Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2023 |
Questions about Thines Mini Market
What is Thines Mini Market's food hygiene rating?
Thines Mini Market has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Croydon Council on 29 July 2025.
Is Thines Mini Market safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Thines Mini Market last inspected?
Thines Mini Market was last inspected on 29 July 2025, 11 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 Thines Mini Market?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Thines Mini Market compare to other places in Croydon?
65% of the 2,816 rated food businesses in Croydon hold the top rating of 5, while Thines Mini Market holds a 3. 176 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Croydon Council inspects Thines Mini Market 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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