Russell Hill Lodge food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Croydon
Russell Hill Lodge holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This is a fresh result: Russell Hill Lodge was inspected on 29 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 39 Russell Hill Road, Purley, CR8 2LD
How it compares in Croydon
In Croydon, 65% of rated places manage a 5, so Russell Hill Lodge sits behind roughly 1,830 nearby businesses. 25% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,830 | 65% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 690 | 25% | ← Russell Hill Lodge | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Russell Hill 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 Russell Hill Lodge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Locos Argentine Steakhouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 356 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Achieve Together Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2025 |
| Abbeyfield Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2024 |
| Aspens Services At Christ Church C Of E Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Amberley Lodge Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2023 |
| Beauty And The Feast Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 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 |
Questions about Russell Hill Lodge
What is Russell Hill Lodge's food hygiene rating?
Russell Hill Lodge has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Croydon Council on 29 May 2026.
Is Russell Hill Lodge safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Russell Hill Lodge last inspected?
Russell Hill Lodge was last inspected on 29 May 2026, a month 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 Russell Hill Lodge?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Russell Hill Lodge compare to other places in Croydon?
65% of the 2,815 rated food businesses in Croydon hold the top rating of 5, while Russell Hill Lodge holds a 4. 690 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Croydon Council inspects Russell Hill 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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