Tasty African Takeaway food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Croydon
Tasty African Takeaway holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 13 May 2024, 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: 99 Parchmore Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8LY
How it compares in Croydon
In Croydon, 65% of rated places manage a 5, so Tasty African Takeaway 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% | ← Tasty African Takeaway | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Tasty African Takeaway 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 Tasty African Takeaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Achieve Together Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| Achieve Together Caring Premises | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Ann's Sandwich Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2025 |
| ACR Wines Retailers - other | 338 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2023 |
| Admiral Casino Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2021 |
| Agrobeso African Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2024 |
| Angels Unlimited Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Age UK Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2017 |
Questions about Tasty African Takeaway
What is Tasty African Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
Tasty African Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Croydon Council on 13 May 2024.
Is Tasty African Takeaway 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Tasty African Takeaway last inspected?
Tasty African Takeaway was last inspected on 13 May 2024, 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 Tasty African Takeaway?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Tasty African Takeaway compare to other places in Croydon?
65% of the 2,815 rated food businesses in Croydon hold the top rating of 5, while Tasty African Takeaway holds a 4. 690 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Croydon Council inspects Tasty African Takeaway 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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