Playhouse Montessori food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Croydon
Playhouse Montessori 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 21 November 2025, 7 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: 1A Dunbar Avenue, Norbury, London, SW16 4SB
How it compares in Croydon
That puts Playhouse Montessori 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% | ← Playhouse Montessori | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Playhouse Montessori 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 Playhouse Montessori, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airah Care Caring Premises | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2025 |
| Archie's Burger & Shakes Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2024 |
| Amigos Burgers And Shakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Ambala Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2026 |
| Affogato Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2024 |
| Anointed Apostolic Church Food Bank Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 September 2024 |
| A R Projects Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2024 |
| Achieve Together Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
Questions about Playhouse Montessori
What is Playhouse Montessori's food hygiene rating?
Playhouse Montessori has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Croydon Council on 21 November 2025.
Is Playhouse Montessori 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 Playhouse Montessori last inspected?
Playhouse Montessori was last inspected on 21 November 2025, 7 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 Playhouse Montessori?
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 Playhouse Montessori compare to other places in Croydon?
65% of the 2,815 rated food businesses in Croydon hold the top rating of 5, and Playhouse Montessori is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Croydon Council inspects Playhouse Montessori 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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