Impact Food Group At Harris Academy Crystal Palace food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Croydon
Impact Food Group At Harris Academy Crystal Palace 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
This is a fresh result: Impact Food Group At Harris Academy Crystal Palace was inspected on 20 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Harris Academy Crystal Palace, 9 Maberley Road, Upper Norwood, SE19 2JH
How it compares in Croydon
That puts Impact Food Group At Harris Academy Crystal Palace 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% | ← Impact Food Group At Harris Academy Crystal Palace | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Impact Food Group At Harris Academy Crystal Palace 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 Impact Food Group At Harris Academy Crystal Palace, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arin Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Asda Express / BP Service Station Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| Anerley Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Anerley Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Achieve Together Ltd Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2023 |
| Antenna Studios Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2018 |
| Alistairs American Diner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| 56 Westow Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2025 |
Questions about Impact Food Group At Harris Academy Crystal Palace
What is Impact Food Group At Harris Academy Crystal Palace's food hygiene rating?
Impact Food Group At Harris Academy Crystal Palace has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Croydon Council on 20 May 2026.
Is Impact Food Group At Harris Academy Crystal Palace 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 Impact Food Group At Harris Academy Crystal Palace last inspected?
Impact Food Group At Harris Academy Crystal Palace was last inspected on 20 May 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 Impact Food Group At Harris Academy Crystal Palace?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Impact Food Group At Harris Academy Crystal Palace compare to other places in Croydon?
65% of the 2,816 rated food businesses in Croydon hold the top rating of 5, and Impact Food Group At Harris Academy Crystal Palace is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Croydon Council inspects Impact Food Group At Harris Academy Crystal Palace 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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