Royal Russell School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Croydon
Royal Russell 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 5 February 2025, 17 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Coombe Lane, Croydon, CR9 5BX
How it compares in Croydon
That puts Royal Russell 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% | ← Royal Russell 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Royal Russell School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| An Diadan House Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| Aldi Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 October 2020 |
| Addington Palace Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2023 |
| Addington Palace Golf Club House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2025 |
Questions about Royal Russell School
What is Royal Russell School's food hygiene rating?
Royal Russell School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Croydon Council on 5 February 2025.
Is Royal Russell 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 Royal Russell School last inspected?
Royal Russell School was last inspected on 5 February 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Croydon Council rather than by the business.
How does Royal Russell School compare to other places in Croydon?
65% of the 2,815 rated food businesses in Croydon hold the top rating of 5, and Royal Russell School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Croydon Council inspects Royal Russell 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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