Beckmead School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Croydon
Beckmead 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 December 2025, 6 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: Monks Orchard Road, Croydon, BR3 3BZ
How it compares in Croydon
That puts Beckmead 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% | ← Beckmead 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 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 Beckmead 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 Beckmead School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethlem Royal Hospital Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| Bethlem Shop T/A Tuk Inn Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2024 |
| Bites N Melts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| Bella Napoli Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Beluga Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| 3 Gents Event Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
| 08 Express Chinese Cuisine Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 May 2025 |
Questions about Beckmead School
What is Beckmead School's food hygiene rating?
Beckmead School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Croydon Council on 18 December 2025.
Is Beckmead 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 Beckmead School last inspected?
Beckmead School was last inspected on 18 December 2025, 6 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 Beckmead School?
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 Beckmead School compare to other places in Croydon?
65% of the 2,815 rated food businesses in Croydon hold the top rating of 5, and Beckmead School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Croydon Council inspects Beckmead 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.
Tell me when this changes
The Food Standards Agency publishes only a business's rating today, not what it scored before, and not when it moves. We check every UK rating each night. Watch Beckmead School and we will email you the morning after its rating changes.
Free, for three businesses, forever. No password, we send you a link. How rating alerts work →
Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Croydon inspects and rates 3,133 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Croydon →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.croydon.gov.uk
Rating from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Ratings reflect standards found at the time of inspection and can change. If you think a rating is wrong, the official record is held by the FSA and the local authority; corrections there flow through here. How ratings work →