Margiana food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Croydon
Margiana holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 4 High Street, South Norwood, London, SE25 6EP
How it compares in Croydon
That puts Margiana 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% | ← Margiana | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 690 | 25% | ||
| 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 Good
- 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 Margiana 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 Margiana, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2018 |
| 1885 Lounge Pub/bar/nightclub | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2024 |
| Apna Indian Cuisine Takeaway/sandwich shop | 312 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| Acacia Care Centre Caring Premises | 376 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Achieve Together Ltd Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2023 |
| A Star Food & Wine Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| 123-Shine Holiday Camp Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| A Taste Of Ochie Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
Questions about Margiana
What is Margiana's food hygiene rating?
Margiana has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Croydon Council on 15 November 2024.
Is Margiana 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Margiana last inspected?
Margiana was last inspected on 15 November 2024, 19 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 Margiana?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 Margiana compare to other places in Croydon?
65% of the 2,816 rated food businesses in Croydon hold the top rating of 5, and Margiana is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Croydon Council inspects Margiana 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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