Gilwell Hill Children's Nursery food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Epping Forest
Gilwell Hill Children's Nursery holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Gilwell Hill Children's Nursery was inspected on 20 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 1 Baden Drive, London, Waltham Abbey, E4 7FF
How it compares in Epping Forest
That puts Gilwell Hill Children's 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% | ← Gilwell Hill Children's 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 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 Gilwell Hill Children's 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 Gilwell Hill Children's Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baltic Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Bartlett Mitchell Ltd @ Gist Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Brimsdown Food Centre Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2024 |
| Bright Horizons Chingford Day Nursery and Preschool Caring Premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Bar One Twenty Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2024 |
| Aurora Cakes Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Barney's Sea Food Mobile caterer | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2026 |
| Aspens Services Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
Questions about Gilwell Hill Children's Nursery
What is Gilwell Hill Children's Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Gilwell Hill Children's Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Epping Forest Council on 20 May 2026.
Is Gilwell Hill Children's 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Gilwell Hill Children's Nursery last inspected?
Gilwell Hill Children's Nursery was last inspected on 20 May 2026, a month 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 Gilwell Hill Children's 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Gilwell Hill Children's 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 Gilwell Hill Children's Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Epping Forest Council inspects Gilwell Hill Children's 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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