Alba - Early Years Day Nursery food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Ealing
Alba - Early Years Day Nursery 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 4 July 2024, more than 2 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: LPFF Sports Pavilion, Birkbeck Cottage, Birkbeck Avenue, UB6 8LS
How it compares in Ealing
That puts Alba - Early Years Day Nursery among the 1,773 places in Ealing holding top marks, 58% 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 | 1,773 | 58% | ← Alba - Early Years Day Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 615 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 210 | 7% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 135 | 4% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 30 | 1% |
A further 622 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 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 Alba - Early Years Day 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 Alba - Early Years Day Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ari's News Retailers - other | 218 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2024 |
| Age UK Day Centre Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2024 |
| AruthiFoodAndWine Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Aplomb Day Nursery And Preschool Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| 1:1 Diet By Cambridge Weight Plan Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2024 |
| Alpine Food & Wine Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| 2023The Mandeville Arms Harvester Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
Questions about Alba - Early Years Day Nursery
What is Alba - Early Years Day Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Alba - Early Years Day Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ealing Council on 4 July 2024.
Is Alba - Early Years Day 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Alba - Early Years Day Nursery last inspected?
Alba - Early Years Day Nursery was last inspected on 4 July 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Ealing Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Alba - Early Years Day Nursery?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Alba - Early Years Day Nursery compare to other places in Ealing?
58% of the 3,049 rated food businesses in Ealing hold the top rating of 5, and Alba - Early Years Day Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ealing Council inspects Alba - Early Years Day 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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