56 Westow
56 Westow is a restaurant/cafe/canteen located at 56 - 56A Westow Hill, Upper Norwood, London, SE19 1RX, in the Croydon local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 19 October 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). Croydon oversees 3,128 registered food businesses, of which 80% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Croydon is 4.5 out of 5. As a restaurant or cafe, this business is assessed on how food is prepared and cooked on the premises, the cleanliness of the kitchen and dining areas, and whether staff follow proper hand-washing and cross-contamination prevention procedures. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.
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What is the food hygiene rating of 56 Westow?
56 Westow has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Croydon.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a restaurant/cafe/canteen?
A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.
When was 56 Westow last inspected?
56 Westow was last inspected on 2025-10-19. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.
Where is 56 Westow located?
56 Westow is located at 56 - 56A Westow Hill, Upper Norwood, London , SE19 1RX, in the Croydon local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the SE19 postcode area.