Bensham Local food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Croydon
Bensham Local holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the supermarket 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 3 January 2019, more than 7 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: 102 Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath, CR7 7ES
How it compares in Croydon
In Croydon, 65% of rated places manage a 5, so Bensham Local 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% | ← Bensham Local | |
| 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Bensham Local 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 Bensham Local, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acts House Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2019 |
| Andrew's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Age UK Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2017 |
| Amazing Grace Nursery Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Agrobeso African Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2024 |
| Angels Unlimited Nursery Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| ACR Wines Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2023 |
| Aces Brunch Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
Questions about Bensham Local
What is Bensham Local's food hygiene rating?
Bensham Local has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Croydon Council on 3 January 2019.
Is Bensham Local 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 supermarket to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bensham Local last inspected?
Bensham Local was last inspected on 3 January 2019, more than 7 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 Bensham Local?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bensham Local compare to other places in Croydon?
65% of the 2,816 rated food businesses in Croydon hold the top rating of 5, while Bensham Local holds a 4. 690 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Croydon Council inspects Bensham Local 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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