Squirrels Nursery Lanchester School food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Watford
Squirrels Nursery Lanchester School 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: Squirrels Nursery Lanchester School was inspected on 16 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Lanchester Community Free School, Hempstead Road, Watford, WD17 3HD
How it compares in Watford
That puts Squirrels Nursery Lanchester School among the 687 places in Watford holding top marks, 80% 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 | 687 | 80% | ← Squirrels Nursery Lanchester School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 118 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 141 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 Very 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 Squirrels Nursery Lanchester 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 Squirrels Nursery Lanchester School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick Court Care Centre Caring Premises | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Aramark Ltd @ West Herts College Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 313 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2026 |
| Authentic Thai Cuisine, Nascot Arms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Building Blocks Preschool Nurseries Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 May 2023 |
| Amberside Care Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Alli Bhavan Deli Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Bombay Classic Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Bubble Croffle Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
Questions about Squirrels Nursery Lanchester School
What is Squirrels Nursery Lanchester School's food hygiene rating?
Squirrels Nursery Lanchester School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Watford Council on 16 June 2026.
Is Squirrels Nursery Lanchester 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Squirrels Nursery Lanchester School last inspected?
Squirrels Nursery Lanchester School was last inspected on 16 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Watford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Squirrels Nursery Lanchester School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Squirrels Nursery Lanchester School compare to other places in Watford?
80% of the 856 rated food businesses in Watford hold the top rating of 5, and Squirrels Nursery Lanchester School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Watford Council inspects Squirrels Nursery Lanchester 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.
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