Solidrock Academy CIC food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Croydon
Solidrock Academy CIC holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the care premises and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Solidrock Academy CIC was inspected on 4 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Only 5% of rated food businesses in Croydon score 0 to 2 like this, so a low rating here is the exception, not the norm. See all Croydon ratings →
Address: Sir Philip Game Recreation Centre, 38 Morland Avenue, Croydon, CR0 6EA
How this rating has changed
Solidrock Academy CIC was re-inspected on 4 August 2026 and held its rating of 1.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 4 August 2026 | AwaitingInspection 1 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Croydon
A 1 is rare: only 46 of 2,836 rated places in Croydon score this low, about one in 62. By contrast 64% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,824 | 64% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 703 | 25% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 177 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 84 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 46 | 2% | ← Solidrock Academy CIC | |
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 315 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Solidrock Academy CIC the inspector recorded concerns over confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Solidrock Academy CIC, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Blake Academy School/college/university | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2026 |
| Alma Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 418 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2024 |
| Albany Lodge Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2025 |
| Ark Start Oval Nursery At Ark Oval Primary Academy Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Addiscombe Sports & Social Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2019 |
| Anna's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2026 |
| Acts House Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2019 |
| A.N.C.A Luncheon Club Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2023 |
Questions about Solidrock Academy CIC
What is Solidrock Academy CIC's food hygiene rating?
Solidrock Academy CIC has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Croydon Council on 4 August 2026.
Is Solidrock Academy CIC safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The care premises is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Solidrock Academy CIC last inspected?
Solidrock Academy CIC was last inspected on 4 August 2026, a month 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 Solidrock Academy CIC?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Solidrock Academy CIC compare to other places in Croydon?
64% of the 2,836 rated food businesses in Croydon hold the top rating of 5, while Solidrock Academy CIC holds a 1. 46 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Croydon Council inspects Solidrock Academy CIC 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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A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Croydon, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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