Holiplay At Downsview Primary And Nursery School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Croydon
Holiplay At Downsview Primary And Nursery School 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 16 February 2024, 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: Downsview Primary And Nursery School, Biggin Way, Upper Norwood, SE19 3XE
How it compares in Croydon
That puts Holiplay At Downsview Primary And Nursery School 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% | ← Holiplay At Downsview Primary And Nursery School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Holiplay At Downsview Primary And Nursery School 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 Holiplay At Downsview Primary And Nursery School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anointed Apostolic Church Food Bank Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 September 2024 |
| A R Projects Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2024 |
| Alive Foodbank At Elim Pentecostal Church Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2025 |
| Achieve Together Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Ann's Sandwich Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2025 |
| Antenna Studios Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2018 |
| Alistairs American Diner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| Airah Care Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2025 |
Questions about Holiplay At Downsview Primary And Nursery School
What is Holiplay At Downsview Primary And Nursery School's food hygiene rating?
Holiplay At Downsview Primary And Nursery School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Croydon Council on 16 February 2024.
Is Holiplay At Downsview Primary And Nursery School 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 Holiplay At Downsview Primary And Nursery School last inspected?
Holiplay At Downsview Primary And Nursery School was last inspected on 16 February 2024, 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 Holiplay At Downsview Primary And Nursery School?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Holiplay At Downsview Primary And Nursery School compare to other places in Croydon?
65% of the 2,816 rated food businesses in Croydon hold the top rating of 5, and Holiplay At Downsview Primary And Nursery School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Croydon Council inspects Holiplay At Downsview Primary And Nursery School 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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