Riddlesdown Collegiate food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Croydon
Riddlesdown Collegiate 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 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: Honister Heights, Purley, CR8 1EX
How it compares in Croydon
That puts Riddlesdown Collegiate 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% | ← Riddlesdown Collegiate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Riddlesdown Collegiate 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 Riddlesdown Collegiate, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Wood Grange Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| BLIP Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Aspens Services At Gresham Primary School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2024 |
| BP Express Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
| Camp 4 Champs School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2022 |
| All Saints Church Hall Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2024 |
Questions about Riddlesdown Collegiate
What is Riddlesdown Collegiate's food hygiene rating?
Riddlesdown Collegiate has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Croydon Council on 8 November 2024.
Is Riddlesdown Collegiate 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 Riddlesdown Collegiate last inspected?
Riddlesdown Collegiate 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 Riddlesdown Collegiate?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Riddlesdown Collegiate compare to other places in Croydon?
65% of the 2,815 rated food businesses in Croydon hold the top rating of 5, and Riddlesdown Collegiate is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Croydon Council inspects Riddlesdown Collegiate 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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