The Albion food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Croydon
The Albion holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 October 2023, more than 2 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: 26 High Street, South Norwood, London, SE25 6HA
How it compares in Croydon
That puts The Albion 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% | ← The Albion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- 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 The Albion 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 The Albion, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1885 Lounge Pub/bar/nightclub | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2024 |
| Apna Indian Cuisine Takeaway/sandwich shop | 246 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| Acacia Care Centre Caring Premises | 254 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 328 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2018 |
| Achieve Together Ltd Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2023 |
| A Star Food & Wine Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Arena House Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| 123-Shine Holiday Camp Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
Questions about The Albion
What is The Albion's food hygiene rating?
The Albion has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Croydon Council on 9 October 2023.
Is The Albion 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Albion last inspected?
The Albion was last inspected on 9 October 2023, more than 2 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 The Albion?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Albion compare to other places in Croydon?
65% of the 2,816 rated food businesses in Croydon hold the top rating of 5, and The Albion is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Croydon Council inspects The Albion 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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