Leytonstone Toy Library and Play Centre food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Waltham Forest
Leytonstone Toy Library and Play Centre holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 November 2025, 7 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: Toy Library Play Centre Langthorne Park 51 Birch Grove, Leytonstone, E11 4YG
How it compares in Waltham Forest
That puts Leytonstone Toy Library and Play Centre among the 949 places in Waltham Forest holding top marks, 51% 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 | 949 | 51% | ← Leytonstone Toy Library and Play Centre | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 427 | 23% | ||
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Leytonstone Toy Library and Play Centre 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 Leytonstone Toy Library and Play Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A&S Grocers Retailers - other | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
| Annai Food & Wine Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2024 |
| Adeza Care Homes Ltd Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2025 |
| Albert & Francis Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Adagio Aparthotel Stratford Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 May 2021 |
| 7 in One Wine Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2025 |
| Appetite London Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2024 |
| Aromas Tandoori Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
Questions about Leytonstone Toy Library and Play Centre
What is Leytonstone Toy Library and Play Centre's food hygiene rating?
Leytonstone Toy Library and Play Centre has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Waltham Forest Council on 18 November 2025.
Is Leytonstone Toy Library and Play Centre 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Leytonstone Toy Library and Play Centre last inspected?
Leytonstone Toy Library and Play Centre was last inspected on 18 November 2025, 7 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 Leytonstone Toy Library and Play Centre?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Leytonstone Toy Library and Play Centre compare to other places in Waltham Forest?
51% of the 1,865 rated food businesses in Waltham Forest hold the top rating of 5, and Leytonstone Toy Library and Play Centre is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Waltham Forest Council inspects Leytonstone Toy Library and Play Centre 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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