Ark Blake Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Croydon
Ark Blake Academy holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 November 2023, 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: 6 Morland Road, Croydon, CR0 6NA
How it compares in Croydon
That puts Ark Blake Academy 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% | ← Ark Blake Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 690 | 25% | ||
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Ark Blake Academy 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 Ark Blake Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alma Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 234 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2024 |
| AM Cafe And Bakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 269 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2024 |
| Ark Start Oval Nursery At Ark Oval Primary Academy Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Albany Lodge Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2025 |
| Addiscombe Sports & Social Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2019 |
| Anna's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2024 |
| A.N.C.A Luncheon Club Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2023 |
| Addiscombe Food Centre Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2025 |
Questions about Ark Blake Academy
What is Ark Blake Academy's food hygiene rating?
Ark Blake Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Croydon Council on 15 November 2023.
Is Ark Blake Academy 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ark Blake Academy last inspected?
Ark Blake Academy was last inspected on 15 November 2023, 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 Ark Blake Academy?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ark Blake Academy compare to other places in Croydon?
65% of the 2,815 rated food businesses in Croydon hold the top rating of 5, and Ark Blake Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Croydon Council inspects Ark Blake Academy 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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