Of these, seven venues scored a 2/5 – meaning improvement was “necessary” – during inspections since last January.
Five places scored a 1/5, meaning “major improvement necessary”.
Inspectors from Croydon Council’s environmental health even found that one of these scored the lowest possible score, a 0/5, meaning that “urgent improvement” was necessary.
We have listed the restaurants, the date their rating was given, and the ratings inspectors gave each area.
It’s important to note that this list is only about Croydon restaurants, and did not feature any takeaways, coffee shops or sandwich shops.
Dera Niazi
This Pakistani restaurant on 5 Derby Road in West Croydon was given the worst rating possible, scoring a 0/5.
After its inspection on November 14, inspectors concluded that every aspect of the restaurant needed urgent improvement.
Bombalicious
This Indian restaurant on 145 Brighton Road in Coulsdon was given a 1/5 rating on December 19, meaning “major improvement necessary”.
Improvement was found to be necessary in hygienic food handling and cleanliness of the facilities, and major improvement is needed in the management of food safety.
Dhinchak
This Indian restaurant on 785 London Road in Thornton Heath was given a 2/5, meaning “improvement necessary”, on November 20.
The details of the cleanliness and condition of facilities and building, the management of food safety, and hygienic food handling were no disclosed.
Efie Ne Fie
This West African restaurant at 50 High Street in Thornton Heath was given a 1/5 rating on March 20.
The hygienic food handling was found to be generally satisfactory, while the cleanliness of the facilities and building needed necessary improvement.
Major improvement was found necessary in the management of food safety.
Ideal Sweets
This Pakistani restaurant at 1460 London Road in Norbury was given a 1/5 rating on June 28.
The hygienic food handling was found to be generally satisfactory, while the cleanliness of the facilities and building needed necessary improvement.
Major improvement was found necessary in the management of food safety.
Les Calices
This West African restaurant at 89 Lower Addiscombe Road was given a 1/5 rating on July 19.
Improvement was found to be necessary in the hygienic food handling and cleanliness of facilities and building.
Major improvement was found necessary in the management of food safety.
Mazu Restaurant
This Mediterranean restaurant at 105 Brighton Road in Coulsdon was given a 1/5 rating on February 17.
Inspectors said the hygienic food handling was generally satisfactory, while improvement was necessary in the cleanliness and condition of the facilities and buildings.
The management of food safety was given a “major improvement necessary” rating.
Oodles
This Chinese restaurant on 77 George Street was given a 2/5 rating on November 18.
Inspectors found that the hygienic food handling needed necessary improvement, while the cleanliness of the factories and management of food safety were generally satisfactory.
Curry Leaf
This Indian Bangladeshi restaurant at 256 Coulsdon Road was given a 2/5 rating on August 1.
Improvement was found to be necessary in its hygienic food handling, while the cleanliness of the facilities and the management of food safety were generally satisfactory.
Food Station
This Indian restaurant on 77A Station Road was given a 2/5 rating on February 12.
Inspectors said improvement was necessary in its hygienic food handling but the cleanliness of the facilities and management of food safety were generally satisfactory.
Rujis
This Indian restaurant on 820 London Road in Thornton Heath was given a 2/5 rating on August 24.
Inspectors found the hygienic food handling “good” and the management of the food safety was generally satisfactory, but the cleanliness of the facilities needed necessary improvement.
Seafood and Tingz
This seafood restaurant on 81 Thornton Road in Thornton Heath was given a 2/5 rating on February 5.
Inspectors found the hygienic food handling “good” and the management of the food safety was generally satisfactory, but the cleanliness of the facilities needed necessary improvement.
The Kenkey House
This West African restaurant on 35 Whitehourse Lane was given a 2/5 rating on May 17.
Inspectors found the hygienic food handling and management of food safety generally satisfactory but the cleanliness of the facilities needed necessary improvement.
