Pabulum At Downsview Primary School food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Croydon
Pabulum At Downsview Primary School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 November 2024, 20 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: Downsview Primary And Nursery School, Biggin Way, Upper Norwood, SE19 3XE
How it compares in Croydon
That puts Pabulum At Downsview Primary 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% | ← Pabulum At Downsview Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 690 | 25% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 175 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 81 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 318 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 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 Pabulum At Downsview Primary 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 Pabulum At Downsview Primary 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 Pabulum At Downsview Primary School
What is Pabulum At Downsview Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Pabulum At Downsview Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Croydon Council on 8 November 2024.
Is Pabulum At Downsview Primary 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Pabulum At Downsview Primary School last inspected?
Pabulum At Downsview Primary School was last inspected on 8 November 2024, 20 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 Pabulum At Downsview Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Pabulum At Downsview Primary School compare to other places in Croydon?
65% of the 2,815 rated food businesses in Croydon hold the top rating of 5, and Pabulum At Downsview Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Croydon Council inspects Pabulum At Downsview Primary 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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