Jan Pre-School and Nursery food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Waltham Forest
Jan Pre-School and Nursery 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 23 February 2026, 4 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: 155 Vicarage Road, Leyton, E10 5DU
How it compares in Waltham Forest
In Waltham Forest, 51% of rated places manage a 5, so Jan Pre-School and Nursery sits behind roughly 949 nearby businesses. 23% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 949 | 51% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 427 | 23% | ← Jan Pre-School and Nursery | |
| 3 out of 5 | 267 | 14% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 30 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 131 | 7% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 61 | 3% |
A further 131 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Jan Pre-School and 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 Jan Pre-School and Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Alytus Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Arfan Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| Albert & Francis Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| 7 in One Wine Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2025 |
| Adeza Care Homes Ltd Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2025 |
| 4Degrees C Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
Questions about Jan Pre-School and Nursery
What is Jan Pre-School and Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Jan Pre-School and Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Waltham Forest Council on 23 February 2026.
Is Jan Pre-School and Nursery 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 Jan Pre-School and Nursery last inspected?
Jan Pre-School and Nursery was last inspected on 23 February 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Waltham Forest Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Jan Pre-School and Nursery?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Jan Pre-School and Nursery compare to other places in Waltham Forest?
51% of the 1,865 rated food businesses in Waltham Forest hold the top rating of 5, while Jan Pre-School and Nursery holds a 4. 427 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Waltham Forest Council inspects Jan Pre-School and 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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