Compass @ Sunnydown School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Tandridge
Compass @ Sunnydown 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 3 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: Sunnydown School 152 Whyteleafe Road, Caterham, CR3 5ED
How it compares in Tandridge
That puts Compass @ Sunnydown School among the 562 places in Tandridge holding top marks, 92% 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 | 562 | 92% | ← Compass @ Sunnydown School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 29 | 5% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 90 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 Compass @ Sunnydown 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 Compass @ Sunnydown School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| De Stafford Sports Centre Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 266 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Buxton Lodge Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Cherry Lodge Res Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Bracken Lodge Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2026 |
| Caterham Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2018 |
| Eddies Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| Best Zone Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Caterham Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
Questions about Compass @ Sunnydown School
What is Compass @ Sunnydown School's food hygiene rating?
Compass @ Sunnydown School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tandridge Council on 3 October 2024.
Is Compass @ Sunnydown 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 Compass @ Sunnydown School last inspected?
Compass @ Sunnydown School was last inspected on 3 October 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tandridge Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Compass @ Sunnydown 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 Compass @ Sunnydown School compare to other places in Tandridge?
92% of the 608 rated food businesses in Tandridge hold the top rating of 5, and Compass @ Sunnydown School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tandridge Council inspects Compass @ Sunnydown 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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