Cuppa Haven food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Croydon
Cuppa Haven holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 18 March 2026, 3 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: Norwood Junction Railway Station, Station Road, South Norwood, SE25 5AG
How it compares in Croydon
In Croydon, 65% of rated places manage a 5, so Cuppa Haven 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% | ← Cuppa Haven | |
| 3 out of 5 | 176 | 6% | ||
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Cuppa Haven 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 Cuppa Haven, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2018 |
| 1885 Lounge Pub/bar/nightclub | 232 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2024 |
| Apna Indian Cuisine Takeaway/sandwich shop | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| Acacia Care Centre Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| A Star Food & Wine Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Achieve Together Ltd Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2023 |
| Arena House Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| 123-Shine Holiday Camp Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
Questions about Cuppa Haven
What is Cuppa Haven's food hygiene rating?
Cuppa Haven has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Croydon Council on 18 March 2026.
Is Cuppa Haven 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cuppa Haven last inspected?
Cuppa Haven was last inspected on 18 March 2026, 3 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 Cuppa Haven?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Cuppa Haven compare to other places in Croydon?
65% of the 2,816 rated food businesses in Croydon hold the top rating of 5, while Cuppa Haven holds a 4. 690 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Croydon Council inspects Cuppa Haven 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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