Hive Design Studio food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Croydon
Hive Design Studio holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 October 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 52 Limpsfield Road, South Croydon, CR2 9EA
How it compares in Croydon
That puts Hive Design Studio 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% | ← Hive Design Studio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Hive Design Studio 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 Hive Design Studio, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BLIP Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Aspens Services At Gresham Primary School School/college/university | 194 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2024 |
| All Saints Church Hall Other catering premises | 302 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2024 |
| Addington House Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2023 |
Questions about Hive Design Studio
What is Hive Design Studio's food hygiene rating?
Hive Design Studio has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Croydon Council on 5 October 2024.
Is Hive Design Studio 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hive Design Studio last inspected?
Hive Design Studio was last inspected on 5 October 2024, 21 months 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 Hive Design Studio?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hive Design Studio compare to other places in Croydon?
65% of the 2,816 rated food businesses in Croydon hold the top rating of 5, and Hive Design Studio is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Croydon Council inspects Hive Design Studio 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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