David Livingstone Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Croydon
David Livingstone Academy 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 19 March 2026, 3 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: David Livingstone Primary Academy, Northwood Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8HX
How it compares in Croydon
That puts David Livingstone Academy 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% | ← David Livingstone Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to David Livingstone Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A R Projects Retailers - other | 396 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2024 |
| Anointed Apostolic Church Food Bank Retailers - other | 412 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 September 2024 |
| Alive Foodbank At Elim Pentecostal Church Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2025 |
| Achieve Together Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Ann's Sandwich Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2025 |
| Achieve Together Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| ACR Wines Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2023 |
| Admiral Casino Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2021 |
Questions about David Livingstone Academy
What is David Livingstone Academy's food hygiene rating?
David Livingstone Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Croydon Council on 19 March 2026.
Is David Livingstone Academy 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 David Livingstone Academy last inspected?
David Livingstone Academy was last inspected on 19 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Croydon Council rather than by the business.
How does David Livingstone Academy compare to other places in Croydon?
65% of the 2,815 rated food businesses in Croydon hold the top rating of 5, and David Livingstone Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Croydon Council inspects David Livingstone Academy 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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