Sams Supermarket food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Croydon
Sams Supermarket holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 5 September 2017, more than 8 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 810 Wickham Road, Croydon, CR0 8EB
How it compares in Croydon
In Croydon, 65% of rated places manage a 5, so Sams Supermarket sits behind roughly 1,830 nearby businesses. 25% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,830 | 65% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 690 | 25% | ← Sams Supermarket | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- 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 Sams Supermarket 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 Sams Supermarket, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beckmead School School/college/university | 217 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Bethlem Royal Hospital Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| Bethlem Shop T/A Tuk Inn Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2024 |
| Bites N Melts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| Bella Napoli Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| 08 Express Chinese Cuisine Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 May 2025 |
| Beluga Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| 3 Gents Event Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
Questions about Sams Supermarket
What is Sams Supermarket's food hygiene rating?
Sams Supermarket has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Croydon Council on 5 September 2017.
Is Sams Supermarket safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sams Supermarket last inspected?
Sams Supermarket was last inspected on 5 September 2017, more than 8 years 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 Sams Supermarket?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sams Supermarket compare to other places in Croydon?
65% of the 2,815 rated food businesses in Croydon hold the top rating of 5, while Sams Supermarket holds a 4. 690 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Croydon Council inspects Sams Supermarket 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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