Loxford First Step Preschool food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Redbridge
Loxford First Step Preschool 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
The rating dates from 21 January 2025, 17 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: School Lodge Loxford School Of Science, Loxford Lane, IG1 2UT
How it compares in Redbridge
In Redbridge, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Loxford First Step Preschool sits behind roughly 1,182 nearby businesses. 15% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,182 | 66% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 268 | 15% | ← Loxford First Step Preschool | |
| 3 out of 5 | 208 | 12% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 38 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 82 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 378 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 Loxford First Step Preschool 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 Loxford First Step Preschool, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barking Abbey Comprehensive Lower School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Ashbourne Day Nurseries Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Afters Ilford Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Angel Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Anteiku Coffeeshop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2024 |
| Al-Falah Sunflower Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| Albert Road Children’s Centre Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
| ANP Pharma (London) Ltd Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
Questions about Loxford First Step Preschool
What is Loxford First Step Preschool's food hygiene rating?
Loxford First Step Preschool has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Redbridge Council on 21 January 2025.
Is Loxford First Step Preschool 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 Loxford First Step Preschool last inspected?
Loxford First Step Preschool was last inspected on 21 January 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Redbridge Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Loxford First Step Preschool?
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 Loxford First Step Preschool compare to other places in Redbridge?
66% of the 1,783 rated food businesses in Redbridge hold the top rating of 5, while Loxford First Step Preschool holds a 4. 268 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Redbridge Council inspects Loxford First Step Preschool 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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