Amberley Lodge food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Croydon
Amberley Lodge 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
This is a fresh result: Amberley Lodge was inspected on 7 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
89% of rated food businesses in Croydon score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Croydon ratings →
Address: 86 Downlands Road, Purley, CR8 4JF
How this rating has changed
Amberley Lodge was re-inspected on 7 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 7 August 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Croydon
That puts Amberley Lodge among the 1,824 places in Croydon holding top marks, 64% 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 | 1,824 | 64% | ← Amberley Lodge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 703 | 25% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 177 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 84 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 46 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 315 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 Very 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 Amberley 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 Amberley Lodge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beauty And The Feast Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2025 |
| Brighton Road - Consensus Support Services Caring Premises | 337 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2026 |
| Aspens Services At St Nicholas School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Achieve Together Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2023 |
| Abbeyfield Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2024 |
| Amelias Wild Spice Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2026 |
| 4 Locos Argentine Steakhouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Beth Ezra Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2026 |
Questions about Amberley Lodge
What is Amberley Lodge's food hygiene rating?
Amberley Lodge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Croydon Council on 7 August 2026.
Is Amberley Lodge 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 Amberley Lodge last inspected?
Amberley Lodge was last inspected on 7 August 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 Amberley 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Amberley Lodge compare to other places in Croydon?
64% of the 2,836 rated food businesses in Croydon hold the top rating of 5, and Amberley Lodge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Croydon Council inspects Amberley 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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Understanding this rating
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Amberley Lodge is one of 149 rated food businesses in Purley. See every hygiene rating in Purley →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.croydon.gov.uk
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