Rutherford School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Croydon
Rutherford 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 2 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: 1A Melville Avenue, South Croydon, CR2 7HZ
How it compares in Croydon
That puts Rutherford 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% | ← Rutherford School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 690 | 25% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 176 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 81 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 317 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 Rutherford 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 Rutherford School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Achieve Together Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Baptist Church Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Baris International Food Centre Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2025 |
| Abshar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2026 |
| Anna's Thai Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| Aachi's Indian Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
Questions about Rutherford School
What is Rutherford School's food hygiene rating?
Rutherford School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Croydon Council on 2 February 2023.
Is Rutherford 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 Rutherford School last inspected?
Rutherford School was last inspected on 2 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 Rutherford School?
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 Rutherford School compare to other places in Croydon?
65% of the 2,816 rated food businesses in Croydon hold the top rating of 5, and Rutherford School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Croydon Council inspects Rutherford 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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