Platanos Development At Castle Hill Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Croydon
Platanos Development At Castle Hill Academy holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This is a fresh result: Platanos Development At Castle Hill Academy was inspected on 2 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Castle Hill Academy, Dunley Drive, Croydon, CR0 0RJ
How it compares in Croydon
In Croydon, 65% of rated places manage a 5, so Platanos Development At Castle Hill Academy 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% | ← Platanos Development At Castle Hill Academy | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Platanos Development At Castle Hill 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 Platanos Development At Castle Hill Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aim High Dance Academy Caring Premises | 419 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| Charcoal Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2025 |
| Calley Down Respite Care Unit Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2024 |
| Co Op Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2018 |
| Costa Coffee New Addington Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2021 |
| Al Baikk Grill Ltd At Kuku's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2024 |
| BP Convenience/Addington SF Connect Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2023 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2025 |
Questions about Platanos Development At Castle Hill Academy
What is Platanos Development At Castle Hill Academy's food hygiene rating?
Platanos Development At Castle Hill Academy has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Croydon Council on 2 June 2026.
Is Platanos Development At Castle Hill Academy 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 school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Platanos Development At Castle Hill Academy last inspected?
Platanos Development At Castle Hill Academy was last inspected on 2 June 2026, a month 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 Platanos Development At Castle Hill Academy?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Platanos Development At Castle Hill Academy compare to other places in Croydon?
65% of the 2,816 rated food businesses in Croydon hold the top rating of 5, while Platanos Development At Castle Hill Academy holds a 4. 690 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Croydon Council inspects Platanos Development At Castle Hill 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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