PFC food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Croydon
PFC holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 March 2023, more than 3 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: 278 - 280 Lower Addiscombe Road, Croydon, CR0 7AE
How it compares in Croydon
That puts PFC 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% | ← PFC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 PFC 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 PFC, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Addiscombe Pizza And Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 December 2024 |
| Addiscombe Food Centre Retailers - other | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2025 |
| A.N.C.A Luncheon Club Other catering premises | 414 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2023 |
| Aim High Dance Academy Caring Premises | 424 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2024 |
| Anna's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2024 |
| Addiscombe Sports & Social Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2019 |
| Alpha Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Ashburton Food & Wine Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2024 |
Questions about PFC
What is PFC's food hygiene rating?
PFC has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Croydon Council on 29 March 2023.
Is PFC 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was PFC last inspected?
PFC was last inspected on 29 March 2023, more than 3 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 PFC?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does PFC compare to other places in Croydon?
65% of the 2,816 rated food businesses in Croydon hold the top rating of 5, and PFC is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Croydon Council inspects PFC 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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