Heron View Care Home food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Croydon
Heron View Care Home holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 September 2025, 9 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Heron View, 6 - 10 Outram Road, Croydon, CR0 6XE
How it compares in Croydon
That puts Heron View Care Home 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% | ← Heron View Care Home | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Heron View Care Home, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A.N.C.A Luncheon Club Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2023 |
| Anna's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2024 |
| Alma Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2024 |
| Addiscombe Food Centre Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2025 |
| Ark Blake Academy School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2023 |
| Addiscombe Pizza And Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 December 2024 |
| Addiscombe Sports & Social Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2019 |
| AM Cafe And Bakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2024 |
Questions about Heron View Care Home
What is Heron View Care Home's food hygiene rating?
Heron View Care Home has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Croydon Council on 23 September 2025.
Is Heron View Care Home 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Heron View Care Home last inspected?
Heron View Care Home was last inspected on 23 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Croydon Council rather than by the business.
How does Heron View Care Home compare to other places in Croydon?
65% of the 2,816 rated food businesses in Croydon hold the top rating of 5, and Heron View Care Home is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Croydon Council inspects Heron View Care Home 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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