Arena Food City food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Croydon
Arena Food City 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 15 December 2010, more than 15 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: 253 Albert Road, South Norwood, London, SE25 4RN
How it compares in Croydon
In Croydon, 65% of rated places manage a 5, so Arena Food City 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% | ← Arena Food City | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Arena Food City 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 Arena Food City, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arena House Caring Premises | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Ashburton Food & Wine Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2024 |
| Alpha Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Aim High Dance Academy Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2024 |
| Apna Indian Cuisine Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| Addiscombe Pizza And Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 December 2024 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2018 |
| 1885 Lounge Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2024 |
Questions about Arena Food City
What is Arena Food City's food hygiene rating?
Arena Food City has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Croydon Council on 15 December 2010.
Is Arena Food City 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 Arena Food City last inspected?
Arena Food City was last inspected on 15 December 2010, more than 15 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 Arena Food City?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Arena Food City compare to other places in Croydon?
65% of the 2,815 rated food businesses in Croydon hold the top rating of 5, while Arena Food City holds a 4. 690 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Croydon Council inspects Arena Food City 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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