St Alban's Foodbank food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Croydon
St Alban's Foodbank holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business 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 25 August 2022, more than 3 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: St Albans Church, Grange Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8SA
How it compares in Croydon
In Croydon, 65% of rated places manage a 5, so St Alban's Foodbank 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% | ← St Alban's Foodbank | |
| 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 Very 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 St Alban's Foodbank 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 St Alban's Foodbank, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 123-Shine Holiday Camp Other catering premises | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| A Taste Of Ochie Takeaway/sandwich shop | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
| Admiral Casino Retailers - other | 335 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2021 |
| A Star Food & Wine Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Amazing Grace Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Angels Unlimited Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Agrobeso African Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2024 |
| Achieve Together Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
Questions about St Alban's Foodbank
What is St Alban's Foodbank's food hygiene rating?
St Alban's Foodbank has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Croydon Council on 25 August 2022.
Is St Alban's Foodbank 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 business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was St Alban's Foodbank last inspected?
St Alban's Foodbank was last inspected on 25 August 2022, more than 3 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 St Alban's Foodbank?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 St Alban's Foodbank compare to other places in Croydon?
65% of the 2,816 rated food businesses in Croydon hold the top rating of 5, while St Alban's Foodbank holds a 4. 690 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Croydon Council inspects St Alban's Foodbank 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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