Whitworth Lodge food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Croydon
Whitworth Lodge holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 May 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: 52 Whitworth Road, South Norwood, London, SE25 6XJ
How it compares in Croydon
That puts Whitworth Lodge 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% | ← Whitworth Lodge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Whitworth Lodge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Star Food & Wine Retailers - other | 382 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Acacia Care Centre Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| 1885 Lounge Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2024 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2018 |
| 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 |
| Apna Indian Cuisine Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| Achieve Together Ltd Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2023 |
Questions about Whitworth Lodge
What is Whitworth Lodge's food hygiene rating?
Whitworth Lodge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Croydon Council on 29 May 2025.
Is Whitworth Lodge 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Whitworth Lodge last inspected?
Whitworth Lodge was last inspected on 29 May 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Croydon Council rather than by the business.
How does Whitworth Lodge compare to other places in Croydon?
65% of the 2,815 rated food businesses in Croydon hold the top rating of 5, and Whitworth Lodge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Croydon Council inspects Whitworth Lodge 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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Whitworth Lodge is one of 220 rated food businesses in South Norwood. See every hygiene rating in South Norwood →
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