Pabulum Ltd At Howard Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Croydon
Pabulum Ltd At Howard Primary 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 18 September 2025, 9 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: Howard Primary School, Dering Place, Croydon, CR0 1DT
How it compares in Croydon
That puts Pabulum Ltd At Howard 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 Ltd At Howard 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 Ltd At Howard 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 Ltd At Howard Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abshar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2026 |
| Aachi's Indian Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 427 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Anna's Thai Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| Atara Nail Bar Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2020 |
| Aither Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2025 |
| Babsgrill Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2024 |
| Art & Craft CR0 Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2019 |
| Bai Thai Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2025 |
Questions about Pabulum Ltd At Howard Primary School
What is Pabulum Ltd At Howard Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Pabulum Ltd At Howard Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Croydon Council on 18 September 2025.
Is Pabulum Ltd At Howard 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Pabulum Ltd At Howard Primary School last inspected?
Pabulum Ltd At Howard Primary School was last inspected on 18 September 2025, 9 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 Ltd At Howard 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 Ltd At Howard 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 Ltd At Howard Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Croydon Council inspects Pabulum Ltd At Howard 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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