Food Lion Day Nursery food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Epping Forest
Food Lion Day Nursery 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 August 2025, 10 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: Purple Lion Day Nursery Church Hall, 29 Princes Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5EE
How it compares in Epping Forest
That puts Food Lion Day Nursery among the 760 places in Epping Forest holding top marks, 84% 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 | 760 | 84% | ← Food Lion Day Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 96 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 36 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 148 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 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 Food Lion Day Nursery 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 Food Lion Day Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckhurst Hill Sports and Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Asvacare Pharmacy Retailers - other | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Alecco Bar & Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Aroma Brazilian Food Other catering premises | 387 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Buckhurst Hill County Primary School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2024 |
| Bedford House Community Association Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Buckhurst Hill Convenience Store & Post Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Buckhurst hill cricket and lacrosse club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
Questions about Food Lion Day Nursery
What is Food Lion Day Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Food Lion Day Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Epping Forest Council on 19 August 2025.
Is Food Lion Day Nursery 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 Food Lion Day Nursery last inspected?
Food Lion Day Nursery was last inspected on 19 August 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Epping Forest Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Food Lion Day Nursery?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Food Lion Day Nursery compare to other places in Epping Forest?
84% of the 910 rated food businesses in Epping Forest hold the top rating of 5, and Food Lion Day Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Epping Forest Council inspects Food Lion Day Nursery 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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