Aardvark Preschool food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Havering
Aardvark Preschool 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
This is a fresh result: Aardvark Preschool was inspected on 1 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Chelmsford Drive, Upminster, RM14 2PH
How it compares in Havering
That puts Aardvark Preschool among the 1,180 places in Havering holding top marks, 72% 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 | 1,180 | 72% | ← Aardvark Preschool | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 325 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 85 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 34 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 394 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 Aardvark 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 Aardvark Preschool, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bright Horizons Gaynes Park Day Nursery and Preschool Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| Angeli Fish & Chips Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Alaias Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Be Super Human Official Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2023 |
| 7 Day Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Brick Lane Bagel Upminster Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2024 |
| Cakebox Upminster Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
Questions about Aardvark Preschool
What is Aardvark Preschool's food hygiene rating?
Aardvark Preschool has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Havering Council on 1 June 2026.
Is Aardvark Preschool 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 Aardvark Preschool last inspected?
Aardvark Preschool was last inspected on 1 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Havering Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Aardvark Preschool?
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 Aardvark Preschool compare to other places in Havering?
72% of the 1,646 rated food businesses in Havering hold the top rating of 5, and Aardvark Preschool is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Havering Council inspects Aardvark 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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