Building Blocks Preschool Nurseries food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Watford
Building Blocks Preschool Nurseries holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 May 2023, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: St Andrews Church, Church Road, Watford, WD17 4PY
How it compares in Watford
That puts Building Blocks Preschool Nurseries 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% | ← Building Blocks Preschool Nurseries | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Building Blocks Preschool Nurseries 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 Building Blocks Preschool Nurseries, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Authentic Thai Cuisine, Nascot Arms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Big Juicy Burgers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Afccos Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Brunswick Court Care Centre Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Bebe Foods Ltd Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Aramark Ltd @ West Herts College Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2026 |
| Bla Bla Café Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2018 |
Questions about Building Blocks Preschool Nurseries
What is Building Blocks Preschool Nurseries's food hygiene rating?
Building Blocks Preschool Nurseries has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Watford Council on 3 May 2023.
Is Building Blocks Preschool Nurseries 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Building Blocks Preschool Nurseries last inspected?
Building Blocks Preschool Nurseries was last inspected on 3 May 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Watford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Building Blocks Preschool Nurseries?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Building Blocks Preschool Nurseries compare to other places in Watford?
80% of the 856 rated food businesses in Watford hold the top rating of 5, and Building Blocks Preschool Nurseries is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Watford Council inspects Building Blocks Preschool Nurseries 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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