Esther Care Homes food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Croydon
Esther Care Homes holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 March 2024, more than 2 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: 15 Russell Hill, Purley, CR8 2JB
How it compares in Croydon
That puts Esther Care Homes 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% | ← Esther Care Homes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Esther Care Homes 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 Esther Care Homes, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbeyfield Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2024 |
| 4 Locos Argentine Steakhouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Achieve Together Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2025 |
| Aspens Services At Christ Church C Of E Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Amberley Lodge Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2023 |
| Beauty And The Feast Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2025 |
| Aspens Services At St Nicholas School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Beth Ezra Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2025 |
Questions about Esther Care Homes
What is Esther Care Homes's food hygiene rating?
Esther Care Homes has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Croydon Council on 21 March 2024.
Is Esther Care Homes 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Esther Care Homes last inspected?
Esther Care Homes was last inspected on 21 March 2024, more than 2 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 Esther Care Homes?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Esther Care Homes compare to other places in Croydon?
65% of the 2,815 rated food businesses in Croydon hold the top rating of 5, and Esther Care Homes is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Croydon Council inspects Esther Care Homes 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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