Hunters Lodge food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Croydon
Hunters Lodge holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 February 2023, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 88 Mayfield Road, South Croydon, CR2 0BF
How it compares in Croydon
That puts Hunters Lodge 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% | ← Hunters Lodge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Hunters Lodge 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 Hunters Lodge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbeyfield Sanderstead Society Caring Premises | 325 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2023 |
| Beas Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 372 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 September 2024 |
| Amigos Burger Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Best One And Meera Food & Wine Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2023 |
| Baris International Food Centre Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2025 |
| Aspens Services At St Giles School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Baptist Church Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Aspens Services At Christ Church C Of E Primary School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
Questions about Hunters Lodge
What is Hunters Lodge's food hygiene rating?
Hunters Lodge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Croydon Council on 23 February 2023.
Is Hunters Lodge 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hunters Lodge last inspected?
Hunters Lodge was last inspected on 23 February 2023, more than 3 years 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 Hunters Lodge?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Hunters Lodge compare to other places in Croydon?
65% of the 2,815 rated food businesses in Croydon hold the top rating of 5, and Hunters Lodge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Croydon Council inspects Hunters Lodge 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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