Number One Chinese Cuisine food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Croydon
Number One Chinese Cuisine holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 May 2025, 14 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: 1 Crossways Parade, Selsdon Park Road, South Croydon, CR2 8JJ
How it compares in Croydon
That puts Number One Chinese Cuisine 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% | ← Number One Chinese Cuisine | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
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 Number One Chinese Cuisine 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 Number One Chinese Cuisine, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BP Convenience/Addington SF Connect Retailers - other | 217 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2023 |
| Acorn Nursery Caring Premises | 367 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Aspens Services At Forestdale Primary School School/college/university | 367 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 September 2023 |
| Addington Palace Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2023 |
| Addington Palace Golf Club House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2025 |
| Breakfast Club At Quest Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2018 |
| Addington Court Golf Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Aim High Dance Academy Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
Questions about Number One Chinese Cuisine
What is Number One Chinese Cuisine's food hygiene rating?
Number One Chinese Cuisine has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Croydon Council on 3 May 2025.
Is Number One Chinese Cuisine 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Number One Chinese Cuisine last inspected?
Number One Chinese Cuisine was last inspected on 3 May 2025, 14 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 Number One Chinese Cuisine?
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 Number One Chinese Cuisine compare to other places in Croydon?
65% of the 2,815 rated food businesses in Croydon hold the top rating of 5, and Number One Chinese Cuisine is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Croydon Council inspects Number One Chinese Cuisine 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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