Old Lodge Lane Baptist Church Food Stop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Croydon
Old Lodge Lane Baptist Church Food Stop holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 April 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: Old Lodge Lane Baptist Church, Reedham Park Avenue, Purley, CR8 4BQ
How it compares in Croydon
That puts Old Lodge Lane Baptist Church Food Stop 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% | ← Old Lodge Lane Baptist Church Food Stop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Old Lodge Lane Baptist Church Food Stop 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 Old Lodge Lane Baptist Church Food Stop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspens Services At The Hayes Primary School School/college/university | 432 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| 17th Purley Scout Group Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2024 |
| Abbey Wood Grange Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Brighter Horizon Homes Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Chartwells At Harris Primary Academy Kenley School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Aspens Services At St Nicholas School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Breakfast & AfterSchool Clubs At Keston Primary School Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Cliftonhouse Care Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2023 |
Questions about Old Lodge Lane Baptist Church Food Stop
What is Old Lodge Lane Baptist Church Food Stop's food hygiene rating?
Old Lodge Lane Baptist Church Food Stop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Croydon Council on 26 April 2024.
Is Old Lodge Lane Baptist Church Food Stop 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Old Lodge Lane Baptist Church Food Stop last inspected?
Old Lodge Lane Baptist Church Food Stop was last inspected on 26 April 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 Old Lodge Lane Baptist Church Food Stop?
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 Old Lodge Lane Baptist Church Food Stop compare to other places in Croydon?
65% of the 2,816 rated food businesses in Croydon hold the top rating of 5, and Old Lodge Lane Baptist Church Food Stop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Croydon Council inspects Old Lodge Lane Baptist Church Food Stop 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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